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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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