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Belt Buckle in Two Parts

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Belt Buckle in Two Parts, by Unknown Artist, is a weathered metal object. The object is long and triangular in shape with a rounded end on the left, tapering to a point towards the right. A rounded protrusion is visible on the top middle and another on the bottom middle of the triangular section. On the right end, a circular loop with a smaller loop inside it is attached. The entire object has a greenish-brown patina. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 500–700
Medium:
Copper alloy
Culture:
Frankish
Dimensions:
599 × 452 px
Museum record:
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