Belt or horsegear buckle

NameBuckle

Place madeMexico, North America

MediumSilver

Dimensions3 1/16 × 4 1/16 × 9/16 in. (7.7 × 10.3 × 1.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Stafford and John Thomas, from the Davis and Pack Collection of Mexican Jewelry, A.2015.19.59

Object numberA.2015.19.59

Collections

Latin America

DescriptionLarge silver buckle that has an oval-shaped frame covered in a floral design. In the center is the bar and prong. On the back of the buckle are loops to secure the buckle to a belt or to horsegear.

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