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Shoe buckles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular shoe buckle with rounded corners and a smooth, flat surface. The buckle frame is bordered with clear stones. Inside the frame is an open design featuring a stem and a flower at the top. The stem extends down and branches into two curved prongs on either side. The buckle has three parallel prongs in the middle for fastening. The buckle is set against a beige fabric background. It is likely a piece by an unknown artist titled "Shoe buckles".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
paste, metal
Culture
British
Dimensions
600 × 501 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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