1. Young women's "kyamar" belt. Azerbaijan / Northern Caucasus, [early 20th century].
Silver, filigree and granulation (parcel gilt); turquoise stones.
Belt consisting of eleven links connected to one another with rings. Each link in form of flower, filigreed (with no back panel), inlaid at center with turquoise stone. Buckle comprises two links, slightly convex, soldered to silver plate, also inlaid with turquoise stones. Closed with single hook. 70X7 cm.
2. Belt buckle. Azerbaijan / Northern Caucasus, [early 20th century].
Ornate belt buckle, consisting of two slightly convex links, in filigree and granulation, and five bosses inlaid with turquoise stones. Closed with hook. 22X5.5 cm.
References: Azerbaijan: Mountain Jews, Urban Muslims, p. 115; A World of Belts, p. 130.