Shoe buckles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal shoe buckles with a darkened patina, adorned with clear stones encircling the outer edges. The buckle features metal prongs on the back for fastening. The top edge consists of 16 clear stones and the bottom edge consists of 29 clear stones. A thin metal divider separates two rectangular openings. The buckle appears to be old and worn. Shoe buckles by unknown artist.