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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze buckle with green patina, featuring three panels of intricate designs. The left panel is rounded and circular, while the two right panels are square. Each panel showcases a unique pattern of lines, swirls, and shapes. The buckle has a small protrusion on the left end and several small feet along its edges. The background is a plain light blue-gray color. Artist: Buckle Shank.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century
Medium:
Copper alloy, tin (?)
Culture:
Visigothic
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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