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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a cameo brooch titled "Buckle" by an unknown artist. The brooch is oval-shaped and features a black frame. The cameo itself is white and shows a woman with braided hair. The woman's hair is styled in a braid that falls over her right shoulder. She wears a shawl or scarf draped over her right shoulder. In the background, there is a building on the left side, possibly a house or a barn. The background behind the brooch is a light color. The brooch appears to be sitting on a surface. The overall appearance of the image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Medium:
Painted enamel
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 436 px
Museum record:
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