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Belt Ornament, 19th century
Metallic fibers on leather , 10.2 cm (4 in.)
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This belt ornament is made up of three leather triangular shapes decorated on the front with gold metallic thread. The triangles are attached together with an undyed braided rope. The triangular shape to our left has been detached from the rope, and the bottom tip appears to have been cut off. The triangular shape in the center is the largest and has a metallic tassel hanging from the bottom tip. Between the center shape and the one to our right is a blue bead hanging from the rope. The triangular shape to our right is smaller and intact. The reverse side of each triangular shape is rose-colored leather with inscription in black ink that is indecipherable.
Vatichino
Commentary
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