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Belt buckle

19th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Belt buckle
  • Date: 19th century
  • Medium: [no medium available]
  • Dimensions: Length: 9 in. (22.9 cm)
  • Classification: Accessory-Waist
  • Credit Line: Gift of Miss Irene Lewisohn and Mrs. Alice Lewisohn Crowley, 1946
  • Object Number: C.I.46.9.131a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Islamic Art
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