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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze-colored buckle with rectangular plate and D-shaped loop. The plate has rounded corners. Four rivet holes are present on the plate. A simple border of small dashes encircles the plate. The loop features horizontal ridges along its length. A bar secures the loop to the plate. The buckle has a worn, aged appearance with green and brown patina. The background is light blue-gray.

Artwork details

Date:
13th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
French, Haute-Savoie
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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