Belt with magnificent buckle ·  Asia Minor, Anatolia, Safranbolu · ID: 3051478

Description

leather, completely covered with small, partly gilt silver elements; large three-part silver belt buckle, gilt, with numerous drop-shaped coral cabochons, dark green and yellow cloisonné enamel, l: 88 cm (77 cm without inner flap), w: 7.5 / 10 cm, weight: 1379 g

An exceptional object in excellent condition! Completely preserved belts are practically impossible to find on the market.

Safranbolu is a small town in the north-west of Anatolia near the Black Sea. The characteristic jewellery work reflects the formative influence of the (former) Greek minority. The antique piece was acquired locally.