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Late-Ottoman women's belts. Kars province / Turkey. Kars Provincial Museum.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on March 18, 2016 at 3:46pm
Caucasian women's belts. From the Kars province, late 19th - early 20th century. With Anatolian/Ottoman (non-Caucasian) style elements such as the filigree buckle. The ethnic origins are not given (Armenian, Georgian, Circassian, Azeri, etc.), neither for the silversmiths, nor for the former owners. High grade silver, engraved & niello decoration. On exhibit in the Kars Museum. (both pictures: © Dick Osseman).
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Tags: Caucasus, Turkey, late-Ottoman.
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  • Peter Hoesli March 19, 2016 at 12:55pm

    Dear Jean-Marie; This used to be an Armenian belt and most probably, the owner decided for another buckle. The filigree buckle and fine dangles look a bit strange on this otherwise very sturdy belt. Nevertheless, the piece is extraordinary and surely would have an interesting story to tell. With kind regards. Peter

  • Peter Hoesli March 19, 2016 at 12:56pm

    Dear Jean-Marie; I have just noticed that there is another belt on top - it is very beautiful, featuring as well a not so usual buckle. With kind regards. Peter

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