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Buckle Shank

7th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 301
This is a buckle shank, part of an ornate belt buckle. It has sunk panels decorated with scrolls and leaves resembling bird or animal heads. It is fitted with two rings at one end for a buckle loop; five rings on the back, three of which are broken. The cast copper alloy is possibly tinned. The spring or pin is missing.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Buckle Shank
  • Date: 7th century
  • Culture: Visigothic
  • Medium: Copper alloy, tin
  • Dimensions: L. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); thickness 3/8 in. (1 cm)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous-Buckles & Ornament
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.153.6
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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