Buckle

Medieval

English Heritage
United Kingdom

This copper alloy buckle is decorated with an animal head, with eyes made from blue glass beads. Although buckles are common archaeological finds, this particular type using glass for decoration is very rare.

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Title: Buckle
Date Created: Medieval
Location: Lindisfarne Priory
Original Source: LINDISFARNE PRIORY
Rights: English Heritage
Medium: Copper alloy, glass

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