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Shoe buckles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black metal buckle with rectangular shape and open design in the center. The buckle has a thick border made of clear rhinestones or gems, with two clusters of gems forming flowers at top and bottom. One flower is made of clear gems; the other has one red gem at its center. Buckle by Schiaparelli.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
metal, paste
Culture
British
Dimensions
540 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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