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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal buckle. The buckle is circular with a loop on one side and a prong on the other. The prong is shaped like a fish or a bird. The metal is green and brown with spots of red. The buckle appears to be old and worn. The background is light blue, with a white border on the right side.

Artwork Details

Date
6th–8th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Lombard
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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