Sasanian · Sasanian · ca. 4th century A.D.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 4th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Buckle |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.28 x 3.62 in. (5.79 x 9.19 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 4th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jerome M. Eisenberg, 1963 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 300 – 400 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325579