Armored Belt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Armored Belt" by its artist presents a wide, curved piece of armor resembling a thick cuff or wide bracelet. The exterior consists of numerous vertical, parallel metal strips that are closely spaced and attached to a backing. These strips are silver-colored and appear worn. A larger, solid metal plate covers the front. The interior shows two leather strips studded with small metal rivets, likely for securing the belt around the waist. The background is gray with a subtle shadow cast by the belt.