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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver-colored metal object with a loop on the left and a rounded rectangular plate on the right. The loop is attached to the plate. The plate has rounded edges. Three raised silver dots are on the right side of the plate. A horizontal bar protrudes from the left side of the plate, going through a small hole. The metal shows signs of wear and tear, with some green corrosion visible. The background is light gray. The object is titled "Buckle" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
Byzantine
Dimensions:
600 × 551 px
Museum record:
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