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Armored Belt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Armored Belt" by an unknown artist depicts a wide belt made of overlapping metal plates. The belt has a scalloped top edge. It is made of numerous vertical metal plates riveted together and appears to be constructed from steel or iron. The plates are silver in color with visible signs of wear and rust. A leather or fabric strap is wrapped around the belt's exterior and secured with a metal buckle on the front. The belt sits on a plain white surface with a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–19th century
Medium
Iron, leather
Culture
Tibetan
Dimensions
600 × 478 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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