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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The buckle by Buckle is gold-colored with green patina. The buckle is shaped like a vase or bottle. It has a narrow neck and a wider body. The top is flared. The buckle has a circular indentation in the center with a gold-colored knob. The surface is ornate with raised designs and patterns, including curled shapes. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Gilt bronze, jade, glass
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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