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Belt 116 full

Posted by Linda Pastorino on March 10, 2011 at 5:41am

Extremely fine belt of granulated gilt surface with micro turquoise and rubies. Tumar pockets on each side with box lids. Men's belt worn by a high ranking royal in Uzbekistan. late 19th c

Comments

howah March 14, 2011 at 10:34pm

how funny that nobody's commented on this exceptional belt. beautiful color combination and at the same time slightly feminine due to the purple rubies in my humble opinion. @ linda: is the back totally plain?
Linda Pastorino March 14, 2011 at 11:53pm

Hi this belt is same on both sides, and was used by a man. Usually they are highly decorated like this. This would have only been used by ruling families at court.
Joost Daalder March 21, 2011 at 8:34pm

Howah, - I did comment on this piece, as I love it greatly, and even posted it on out "EJ&A" page - but somehow here my comment seems to have disappeared! I don't understand that.