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Belt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold belt with a large ornate buckle on the left end. The buckle is oblong and features a repeating pattern of curved shapes. It is primarily gold-colored with some darker metal accents. The belt is made of a shiny gold fabric, possibly silk or satin, and is folded over on itself several times. The background is white, possibly a tablecloth or sheet.

Artwork Details

Date
1830s
Medium
(a) silk; (b) metal, enamel
Culture
American or European
Dimensions
600 × 355 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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