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Belt Buckle - Cleveland Museum of Art
Portable art belt buckle that dates back to
The European Migration Period (3rd-7th centuries AD).
This piece has overall dimensions of: 7.1 x 2.7 cm (2 13/16 x 1 1/16 in.) it’s made from Bronze with garnets, glass, mother of pearl, gold foil, traces of gilding: bronze and glass. These belt buckles were used for both men and women and would live with them to their grave. This particular belt buckle were made for women at the time. There’s no explanation as to why these belt buckles were taken to their graves, but it’s very interesting. These buckles are all different, unique and beautiful.
www.clevelandart.org/art/2001.119
Belt Buckle - Cleveland Museum of Art
Portable art belt buckle that dates back to
The European Migration Period (3rd-7th centuries AD).
This piece has overall dimensions of: 7.1 x 2.7 cm (2 13/16 x 1 1/16 in.) it’s made from Bronze with garnets, glass, mother of pearl, gold foil, traces of gilding: bronze and glass. These belt buckles were used for both men and women and would live with them to their grave. This particular belt buckle were made for women at the time. There’s no explanation as to why these belt buckles were taken to their graves, but it’s very interesting. These buckles are all different, unique and beautiful.
www.clevelandart.org/art/2001.119