Buckle (tongue, loop and clasp)
| Title | Buckle (tongue, loop and clasp) |
|---|---|
| Date | 600s 7th century |
| Medium | iron with silver overlay |
| Classification | Jewelry |
| Origin | Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period Merovingian |
| Holding institution | The Cleveland Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Buckle (tongue, loop and clasp), 600s. Merovingian, Burgundian, Migration period. Iron with silver overlay; overall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust, 1918.935.b |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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