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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze buckle with a dark patina. Elongated shape with one rounded end and one squared off end. Two rivet holes on the squared end. Decorative curvilinear design. Slightly raised central line running lengthwise. Small ball on end. Light blue-gray background. Title: Buckle Shank. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–7th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Visigothic
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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