Belt Buckle and Tab

Cleveland Museum of Art

The belt buckle and tab made by Viking Age is a bronze object with a rectangular shape and rounded edges. The top of the object features a loop, which appears to be made from the same piece of metal as the rest of the object. The loop is circular in shape and has a rough, uneven texture. Below the loop is an elongated teardrop-shaped piece of metal that connects to the rest of the object. The main body of the object is decorated with intricate designs and patterns, including swirling shapes and lines. There are four circular greenish metal balls, one in each corner of the object. The background of the image is light gray, and there is a shadow underneath the object. The overall color of the object is dark brown with patches of green and silver. The object has a rough, textured surface.