Lyre-Shaped Belt Buckle, 600–700, Hispano–Visigothic, Copper alloy, quarternary, Overall: 1/16 x 5 13/16 x 1 7/8 x 7/16 in. (

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Lyre-Shaped Belt Buckle, 600–700, Hispano–Visigothic, Copper alloy, quarternary, Overall: 1/16 x 5 13/16 x 1 7/8 x 7/16 in. ( x x x cm), Metalwork-Copper, Composed of three separately cast elements—tongue, loop, and plaque—this buckle's configuration evokes the designation 'lyre shaped.' Aside from the tongue, the borders of the lyre design are in the highest relief, and portions of them are chased with diagonal striations

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Size: 3785px × 3224px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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