Lot 178
Three Belts, Decorated with Silver and Niello – Caucasus Region / Russia
Three belts made of silver links with niello decorations. Caucasus Region and Russia, [early 20th century].
Silver, niello; fabric.
1. Belt composed of twenty-five silver links connected to one another with chains. Slightly convex buckle, closed with dagger-shaped ornament. Marked with Russian silver marks, ca. 1908-26. 77X7 cm.
2. Belt composed of velvet cloth strap with ten small button-like silver ornaments and four elongated silver ornaments sewn on. Slightly convex buckle, closed with hook. 75X6 cm.
3. Short belt composed of gold-colored fabric strap with silver button and Russian coin dated 1903 sewn on. Six Russian coins dated 1861-64 suspended from buckle decorated in vegetal patterns. Closed with hook. 55X6.5 cm.
References: A World of Belts, p. 128; Azerbaijan: Mountain Jews, Urban Muslims, p. 25; Mountain Jews: Customs and Daily Life in the Caucasus, pp. 135, 138.
