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1942

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2015

2025

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Snake-form belt buckle Buckle

This is a Buckle. It is dated ca. 1890 and we acquired it in 1942. Its medium is silver gilt, glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Anonymous. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 13 x 4 x 3 cm (5 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Snake-form belt buckle Buckle; France; silver gilt, glass; H x W x D: 13 x 4 x 3 cm (5 1/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/16 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1942-69-2-a,b

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