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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal buckle with a rectangular pronged section and a curved strap end. The buckle is made of a dark metal, possibly brass or bronze, with a goldish hue. The rectangular section has four circular indentations and the curved end has two circular indentations on either side. The background is a light blue-grey color. The buckle appears to be old and worn. The artist of the buckle is unknown but titled "Buckle".

Artwork Details

Date
15th–16th century
Medium
Bronze, gold, patina
Culture
European
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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