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Belt - Syria-North Jordan

Posted by Peter Hoesli on October 29, 2016 at 3:42am
This belt was manufactured out of what used to b a North Jordanian-Syrian Head Cover. Most probably the owner inherited a head cover and preferred to have a belt instead. The chain is fully stamped by the Syrian maker as this is usually the case for this particular item. The buckle is a gorgeous Syrian vest closure. The small Ottoman coins used to be all gilded. The gilding is still partly visible. A beautiful arrangement, made with high quality components.
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  • Lynn Ardent October 29, 2016 at 5:30am

    Absolutely gorgeous Peter!! This is a study in beautiful contrasts.  I love it.  The work on the clasp is strikingly similar to the Syrian/Jordanian filigree birds that I have.  

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