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Caucasian woman's belt. Late-Ottoman.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 7, 2016 at 12:40am

Caucasian woman's belt. Late-Ottoman era, ca. 1900. Possibly from an Armenian workshop. Silver and niello; the segments have been slid over a leather belt. (Inv.n° müç016 - Kavak Costume Collection - Antwerpen/Belgium).

Comments

Betty March 7, 2016 at 2:19pm

Lovely! The costume looks Armenian, the belt could be Armenian too, but similar pieces were also worn in other regions of the Caucasus... Thanks for sharing!
Jean-Marie Criel March 7, 2016 at 3:35pm

Dear Betty,

The costume is Armenian (from Oltu, ca. 1900). You can see the full costume in my album 'Anatolia - Traditional costumes'. With kind regards, JM.

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