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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a buckle titled "Buckle" by an unknown artist. The buckle is made of metal and has a gold-colored finish. It is shaped irregularly, with a rounded rectangle on the left side and an ornate design on the right side. The rounded rectangle has a loop at the top and a prong that extends from the center to secure a strap. The prong is silver and has a textured surface. The ornate design on the right side features a series of curved lines and shapes, including a circular hole. The buckle is set against a light blue background.

Artwork details

Date:
dated 1530
Medium:
Brass
Culture:
German
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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