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07.12.2021

Suspension-buckle

Certainly, here's a rephrased version of the text you provided:

Cultural and Temporal Context: Originating from the Germanic culture during the 6th century

Discovery/Acquisition Location: Found in Europe, specifically in Scandinavia, Sweden, at Grötlingbo on the island of Gotland

Materials: Crafted from copper alloy

Description: This copper alloy buckle pendant consists of several components:

1. A truncated-conical ring with carved rims that frame a band of punched lattice rectangles.
2. A projecting triangular plate with a bifurcated end.
3. Fastened together using two fastening rivets.
4. Features a relief human face mask with a prominent chin at the top of the pendant.
5. There is a peripheral ring designed for hanging, cast on one side of the pendant.

It's worth noting that the tongue of the buckle is missing, and there is damage to the ring at the hinge.

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