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Belt - Kazakhstan

Posted by Peter Hoesli on September 19, 2015 at 7:47am

This belt is 95cm long and 7.8cm wide, weighing 550 grams. Silver with gilded parts, dark to blood red carnelians and blue lapis lazuli.

Comments

Thelma September 19, 2015 at 10:56am

This is very attractive Peter. The central medallion on each plate seems to stand out from the surface giving it a very individual character. Did it come from Afghanistan?
Peter Hoesli September 19, 2015 at 11:03am

Dear Thelma; Many thanks for your comments. I have added below some close-ups and yes, the central medallions are standing out from the surface. While the connections are usually featuring carnelians, the connections of buckle feature lapis lazuli. This belt is coming from an Austrian collection. With kind regards. Peter
ingrid Langerak September 19, 2015 at 12:02pm

Dear Peter, what an attractive belt,this will even now with this fashion picture look great on a simple dress, really timeless. ( a small waist size though). I love the clean lined design and the plain strong colors. So nice. Gr. Ingrid.
Timbuktu gallery September 24, 2015 at 4:02pm

Such lovely detail, very nice :)