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Buckle loop

6th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Buckle loop
  • Date: 6th century
  • Geography: Made in Northern shore, Black Sea
  • Culture: Ostrogothic
  • Medium: Silver and garnets.
  • Dimensions: Overall: 2 3/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/4in. (5.5 x 4 x 0.6cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Purchase, 1895
  • Object Number: 95.15.100b
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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