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A large belt buckle. From NW Anatolia / Turkey. Late-Ottoman, ca. end of 19th century.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on April 23, 2016 at 1:15am
A large 'toka' (woman's belt buckle). From northwestern Anatolia, late-Ottoman, ca. end of 19th century. High grade silver and glass paste. Decorated with 'Turkish Rococo' motifs. Purchased in Izmit, in 1995. (Inv.n° müç013 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).
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Tags: Anatolia, Izmit, Turkey, late-Ottoman, toka.
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  • Peter Hoesli April 23, 2016 at 7:53am

    Dear Jean-Marie; This is a gorgeous belt buckle. The patterns and the chains are really beautiful! With kind regards. Peter

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