Arms & ArmorMiscellaneous-Buckles & Ornamentdated 1270Buckles (4) is a miscellaneous-buckles & ornament of possibly French, possibly German, possibly Syrian origin created in dated 1270 using bronze, iron measuring 20) L. 1 3/8 in. (3.4 cm); 21) L. 1 in. (2.5 cm); 22) L… — now part of the Arms and Armor collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze, iron |
| Dimensions | 20) L. 1 3/8 in. (3.4 cm); 21) L. 1 in. (2.5 cm); 22) L. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); 23) L. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Miscellaneous-Buckles & Ornament |
| Department | Arms and Armor |
| Credit Line | Gift of Clarence H. Mackay, Archer M. Huntington, Stephen H. P. Pell and Bashford Dean, 1928 |
| Date | dated 1270 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the possibly French, possibly German, possibly Syrian culture. The estimated date range is 1270.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Buckles (4)?
Buckles (4) is housed in the Arms and Armor department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Buckles (4) created?
Buckles (4) dates to dated 1270.
What material is Buckles (4) made from?
Buckles (4) is crafted from bronze, iron.
Is Buckles (4) in the public domain?
Buckles (4) is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026