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Two-Part Buckle with Inlaid Stones

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal buckle with a hinge in the middle. The buckle consists of two identical rectangular parts side by side. Each part has a row of 5 oval-shaped stones. The stones are purple, clear, blue, red, and green from top to bottom. The stones are surrounded by gold-colored metal filigree. The buckle has a decorative border around the edges. The background is a plain light-colored surface. The buckle is titled "Two-Part Buckle with Inlaid Stones". The buckle is by an artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gold and inlaid stones
Culture
Indonesia
Dimensions
599 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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