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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object with a rough, weathered surface. The object is mostly rectangular with rounded edges. A rounded rectangle shape on the left and a spiral on the right. The object appears to be made of bronze or copper, with visible signs of aging and wear. The background of the image is light blue. Title: Buckle Shank.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–7th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Visigothic
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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