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Belt Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Belt Buckle by artist Metalwork features a rusted metal object with a loop on the left side and a rectangular section on the right. The loop is formed from a single piece of metal, bent into a circular shape with two holes in the center, resembling a "D" shape. The rectangular section has a decorative pattern etched into its surface, consisting of interlocking curved lines. The entire object exhibits a dark brown color with visible signs of rust and wear. It is set against a plain white background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 500–700
Medium
Iron, silver
Culture
Frankish
Dimensions
599 × 428 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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