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BELT BUCKLE OTTOMAN

Posted by Peter Hoesli on June 4, 2015 at 7:53pm
Another belt buckle from the Ottoman period. A very large and heavy piece. There is a purple velvet inserted between the first and second silver layer. A magnificent piece and museum worthy.
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  • Lynn Ardent June 5, 2015 at 1:38am

    Fabulous, I love seeing this classic filigree shape with the extravagant dangles.  Do you think this is Syrian?

  • Peter Hoesli June 27, 2015 at 3:37pm

    Dear Lynn; Many thanks for your comments. It could be Syrian. However, I must say that all four of these buckles, which I have purchased from the same collector here in Amman, were most probably made by the same silver smith. Hence, it could as well be Syrian but I definitely believe that it is from the Levant. With kind regards. Peter

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