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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
Museum record:
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