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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
Museum record:
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Palette

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