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Belt Buckle - Azerbaijan?

Posted by Peter Hoesli on October 29, 2015 at 8:45am
The vendor of this buckle insisted that is is from Azerbaijan. I would rather locate it to western Bulgaria or Macedonia. Any input is much appreciated. By the way, I just love the intricately carved hook - very rare to see as it is usually hidden.
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  • Betty October 29, 2015 at 10:03am

    A very impressive buckle, Peter. 

    I agree that Azerbaijan seems an unlikely place of origin. But perhaps it had travelled there. I recently found an Afghan earring and a Tunisian Khamsa in Georgia, so why not find a Bulgarian belt buckle in Azerbaijan? Kind regards, Betty

  • Alaa eddine SAGID October 29, 2015 at 12:40pm

    Agrees with your toughts peter.

    Always a good sign of age and refinement to have hidden parts adorned with intricate workmanship

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