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1920

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1929

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Belt slide Slide

This is a Slide. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1929. Its medium is gold, iron, silver, copper. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

The Japanese tradition of inlaying gold, silver, and copper in iron was developed by sword-makers for the decoration of sword mounts and guards. Japanese ornaments, with its naturalistic motfis and unusual perspectives , made a great impact on European and American design of the late nineteenth century. (Jewelry 1989-90)

This object was donated by Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 9.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/16 x 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Belt slide Slide; Japan; gold, iron, silver, copper; H x W x D: 9.3 x 5.5 x 0.4 cm (3 11/16 x 2 3/16 x 3/16 in.); Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt; 1929-20-7

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