Shoe buckles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal shoe buckle. The buckle has a rectangular shape with rounded edges. It is made of metal, with a darker color on the outer frame and a lighter color on the inner prong mechanism. The buckle has a textured surface. The outer frame has horizontal grooves. There are three horizontal prongs on the right side, attached to a vertical bar in the center. The buckle is set against a plain white background.