Shoe buckles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two square-shaped metal shoe buckles with clear rhinestones around their edges. The buckles have a hollow center with a metal prong in an inverted U-shape and a short straight line across the middle. The rhinestones are clear, rectangular, and closely packed around the edges of the buckles. The buckles are set against a plain gray background. The buckles are symmetrical and identical, positioned side by side. The metal parts of the buckles have a silver or light-colored appearance. The background has shadows cast by the buckles. The overall appearance suggests the buckles are ornate and decorative. They are likely from the 18th century based on their style. The title of the image is "Shoe buckles". The image appears to be a product photo or museum-quality image. The artist or creator of the image is not visually identifiable.