Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts "Buckle Shank" by an unknown artist. The object is a bronze-colored metal piece with a dark patina. It has a curved shape, wider at one end than the other. The wider end features a rounded design on the left and right sides. The narrower end has a rectangular cutout. The object has raised bumps around its perimeter. The surface features intricate designs. A central raised section contains etched writing. The background of the image is light blue with a white border on the left and right sides.