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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photo of an ornate metal object titled "Buckle". The object is made of dark metal and appears to be old. The object is long and narrow with rounded edges and a pointed top. The body of the object features intricate designs. The designs consist of interlocking curved lines and shapes. The curved lines and shapes form a pattern of a creature with a long body. The background of the image is light gray. The object casts a shadow on the background. The object is centered in the image. The object appears to be a buckle by the title.

Artwork Details

Medium
Bronze, lacquer
Culture
China
Dimensions
325 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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