Photos

We have a vast collection of images here which have been shared over the years ...

Click on an image to see the discussions around the piece.

Enjoy!

Old Brass Belt Fitting ?

Posted by Cam Knuckey on March 21, 2011 at 11:58pm
The lions look very similar to Persian coins but does anyone recognize this piece?But could just as easily be Central Asian.I'm assuming it fits on a belt to attach personal items, rather like a "chatelaine" but it may be worn as jewellery.We found it in Afghanistan, but whence it originally came I can't say.
Read more…
Previous
Next
Tags: Belt, Fitting, Old, Persian, Treasures, brass, lion
E-mail me when people leave their comments –
Follow

Comments

  • Cecilia May 14, 2012 at 6:15pm

    I have a similar piece, but with a floral motif. From Afghanistan. Interersting theory on function as a belt accessory.

  • Chantal May 14, 2012 at 10:22pm

    Great patina and very tactile. Would be nice to know more about the background.

This reply was deleted.

You need to be a member of Ethnic Jewels to add comments!

Join Ethnic Jewels

Request your copy of our newsletter.

If you would like to receive our newsletter

Click here