Medieval Bronze Clothing Buckle
Medieval Bronze Clothing Buckle
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Medieval Period, c. 880–1240 AD, Kievan Rus’, Eastern Europe
A delicately cast bronze double buckle, finely formed and exhibiting the robust utilitarian elegance typical of Kievan Rus’ metalwork. The design, found across numerous Kievan Rus archaeological sites, features a double loop that allowed the belt’s end to be neatly secured behind the buckle—an ingenious and practical construction. Likely once silvered or gilded, the surface now bears a rich green patina from centuries of age and burial.
The Kievan Rus’ (c. 880–1240 AD), centered on Kyiv, was the first major state of the Eastern Slavs—stretching from the Carpathian Mountains to the Volga and from the Black Sea to the Baltic. Its flourishing trade routes and artistic exchange fostered a distinct material culture blending Scandinavian, Byzantine, and Slavic influences. Bronze fittings such as this buckle not only served daily function but also conveyed status and craftsmanship within one of medieval Europe’s most dynamic early states.
Good condition. Pin missing. Light surface wear consistent with age and use. Fine encrusted green patina. Corrosion and minimal dents. Size approx. 3,6cm x 2,6cm x 0,7cm.
Provenance: Dutch private collection
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