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Buckle

dated 1500
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Buckle
  • Date: dated 1500
  • Culture: possibly German
  • Medium: Brass
  • Dimensions: H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 0.2 oz. (7 g)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous-Buckles & Ornament
  • Credit Line: Gift of Bashford Dean, 1920
  • Object Number: 20.152.95
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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