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Shoe buckles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal buckle with rounded edges, made of dark-colored metal, possibly silver or steel. The buckle has a patterned border with small circles along the edges. Inside the border, there are three horizontal curved lines on each side, and a T-shaped piece in the middle. The top and bottom have flower-like designs. The buckle has a flat surface and appears to be old. The background is a light-colored surface, possibly fabric or paper. The buckle is titled "Shoe buckles" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
metal
Culture
Portuguese
Dimensions
600 × 388 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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