Belt Fitting
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Belt Fitting

TitleBelt Fitting
Date8th–9th century 8th century
MediumGilded copper alloy
ClassificationMetalwork-Copper alloy
OriginAvar Avar
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1952
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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