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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts "Buckle Shank" by an unknown artist. The object is a long, narrow, curved piece of metal with a wavy top edge. The metal is bronze-colored with areas of green patina. It features intricate designs and patterns etched into its surface, including circles and swirls. The object has a series of small protrusions along its bottom edge. The background of the image is light blue. The object is centered in the image. It has a small knob on the left end. The right end appears to be broken or damaged. The overall shape resembles a buckle shank. The object appears to be old and worn.

Artwork Details

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