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Sword Belt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sword Belt by unknown artist is a long, curved, silver-colored metal piece with intricate designs. The object is curved slightly, with one end wider and more triangular than the other. The entire length is covered in ornate, symmetrical patterns that resemble flowers or leaves. The patterns are densely packed and cover the entire surface. The background of the image is white, with the object placed on a slightly off-white rectangular surface. The object is positioned horizontally across the center of the image. The right end of the object tapers to a point and has a distinctive triangular shape. The left end is less wide and more rounded. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Leather, velvet, silver thread
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
598 × 121 px
Museum record:
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