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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Greenish metal object with a patina finish. Elongated rectangular shape with rounded edges. Four small feet on bottom. Five small knobs on top. Central design of raised swirling lines. Border of small raised dots around edge. Pointed protrusion on right end. Rounded protrusion on left end. Light blue background. Title: Buckle Shank.

Artwork Details

Date
7th century
Medium
Copper alloy
Culture
Visigothic
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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