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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a brass buckle titled "Buckle" by an unknown artist. The buckle is rectangular with rounded corners and a small protrusion at the bottom to secure the strap. The buckle has a textured border around its edges. The buckle is made of brass with an oxidized gold color. The buckle's strap attachment piece extends from the right side, rounded with a hole; a second hole underneath. The strap attachment piece has decorative etchings. The background of the image is light blue with white borders on the right and bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1565
Medium
Brass
Culture
German
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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