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Silver filigree woman's belt. Antakya / Turkey. Late-Ottoman, from a Syrian Orthodox workshop.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 19, 2016 at 1:14am
Woman's belt, with a filigree buckle and 23 separate filigree elements, mounted on a velvet belt. Late-Ottoman, 1900-1925. From Antakya, made in a Christian (Syrian Orthodox) workshop. High grade silver, with traces of gold plating. Purchased in Antakya in 1987. (Inv.n° müç057 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).
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Tags: Anatolia, Antakya, Orthodox, Syrian, Turkey, late-Ottoman.
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  • Peter Hoesli March 19, 2016 at 12:53pm

    Dear Jean-Marie; What a great belt - I just love the filigree work and the beautiful buckle - a truly splendid piece! With kind regards. Peter

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