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Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark-colored metal object with a distinctive shape, resembling a buckle. The object is centered in the image, against a light blue background with a white border on the right side. The object's color is primarily dark with some lighter areas visible, indicating wear. It has two oval-shaped holes side by side, with a thin piece of metal connecting them. The edges of the object are wavy and have a ridged texture. The overall shape is symmetrical, with the two oval holes mirroring each other. The object appears to be made of metal, likely a type of buckle. The title of the image is "Buckle".

Artwork details

Date:
15th–16th century
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
European
Dimensions:
600 × 480 px
Museum record:
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