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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
Museum record:
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