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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a buckle by artist Unkei. The buckle is made of metal and appears to be old and weathered, with visible signs of rust or corrosion. It has a dark brown patina with lighter brown and green patches. The buckle features a rectangular plate with rounded corners on the right side and a loop on the left. The loop is adorned with a decorative design resembling leaves or flowers. A small, rectangular piece of metal connects the loop to the plate. Two small holes are visible on the top right side of the plate. The buckle is set against a plain white background.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Bronze, copper
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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