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Belt buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The belt buckle is white with gold, red, and clear inlaid stones. Two rectangular sides flank a center section. The rectangular sides have gold outlines and inlaid stones in a square design. The center section is rounded and has a similar design. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite) with gold, enamel, and semiprecious stone inlays
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 470 px
Museum record:
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