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Belt Buckle

ca. 500–700
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Belt Buckle
  • Date: ca. 500–700
  • Culture: Frankish
  • Medium: Iron, silver, gold
  • Dimensions: H. 3 15/16 in. (9.8 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); thickness 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 14.4 oz. (408 g)
  • Classification: Miscellaneous-Buckles & Ornament
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.191.323
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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