Artwork preview

Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green metal object with a circular design on a light blue background. The object is irregularly shaped and appears to be made of bronze or copper. It has a large circular area with a spiral pattern in the center. The circular area is surrounded by a raised border. There are two small protrusions on either side of the object and one at the bottom. The object has a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. The background is a solid light blue color. The object "Buckle Shank" by the artist is displayed against this background.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–7th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Visigothic
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette