Jan 11, 2008

Belt Buckle

Belt Buckle

c. 525–560

Bronze and glass

Overall: 12.8 x 6.7 x 2.4 cm (5 1/16 x 2 5/8 x 15/16 in.)

Gift of Joe Hatzenbuehler 2007.228

Did you know?

Elaborately decorated belt buckles were symbols of wealth and status.

See also
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Jewelry

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