Indian
Belt, 18th century - 19th century
Brass , 70.5 x 4.6 cm (27 3/4 x 1 13/16 in.)
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Intricately-tooled, brass, Indian belt made up of nine, linked rectangles. The designs on each rectangle are identical, although the rectangles on each end are rounded at the extreme corners. Each rectangle has a central decoration of three raised flowers, surrounded by several bands of geometric designs.
Vatichino
Commentary
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