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Buckle Shank

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Buckle Shank by Buckle Shank. A gold-colored metal object with an intricate design, featuring cutouts and etchings. The object is irregularly shaped with rough edges and appears to be made of a worn, aged metal. It has a dark patina and a decorative pattern etched along the bottom edge. There are several cutouts of varying shapes throughout the object. A small circular indentation is visible at the bottom right. The background is light blue.

Artwork Details

Date
late 6th–7th century
Medium
Copper alloy (bronze), gold, iron
Culture
Visigothic
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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