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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buckle Shank by. Dark brown metal object. Elongated horizontal shape with rounded edges. Two protruding rectangular prongs on left side. Two sections of decorative curved lines on top and bottom with scrollwork patterns. Left section rectangular with decorative border. Two square sections with crisscross patterns on left. Right section rounded with scrollwork pattern. Small bumps along edges. Light gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
7th century
Medium
Copper alloy, tin
Culture
Visigothic
Dimensions
600 × 585 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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