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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal buckle with rusted, dark brown and gold coloring, showing signs of wear. The buckle has a U-shaped frame with two small loops on either side at the top; a prong extends from the bottom of the U-shape towards the right side. A metal strap is attached to the right side. The strap has an oval-shaped piece on top and a flat piece below. The background is white. Title: Buckle. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–17th century
Medium
Steel gilt
Culture
European
Dimensions
599 × 479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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