Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Belt buckle |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 0.75 x 1 in. (1.91 x 2.54 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1934 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 699 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322425