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Belt buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Oval-shaped belt buckle made of gray metal, possibly silver. Edges have a ribbed design. Two oval parts connected by a small rectangular piece in the middle. Left oval has a cursive letter "M" with decorative swirls on either side. Right oval has a cursive letter "A" with decorative swirls on either side. Surface shows signs of wear and aging. Background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
probably 19th century
Medium
silver
Culture
probably American
Dimensions
600 × 379 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette

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