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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Buckle Shank by unknown artist shows a long, thin, and curved metal object with a green patina. The object features a leaf or a feather-like design with curled edges on the left end. The right end is straight with two protrusions. The object has a border with curled edges and seven bumps along its length. The background of the image is a plain light blue color.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–7th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Visigothic
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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