Science Source Stock Photo - Merovingian buckles, 7th century

Merovingian buckles, 7th century

Description: Merovingian buckles. Archaeologist using a polishing tool to restore Merovingian buckles dating from the 7th century. The Merovingians were a dynasty that ruled the Franks in the area that is now modern-day France, during the 5th to 8th centuries. These buckles were completely covered with a corrosion product, and were X-rayed to discover what metals they were made from. They were then placed in a sodium sulphate solution to halt the corrosion, and then restored using micro-engraving tools and polishing tools. Photographed in France.

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Patrick Landmann/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2409936

Legacy Identifier: SM8531

Type: Image

Size: 5197px × 3425px (~50 MB)

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