Auction 81 - The Wily Lindwer Collection

Belt Decorated in Filigree and Granulation – Azerbaijan

Opening: $250
Sold for: Unsold
Young women's "ainaly kyamar" belt. Azerbaijan / Northern Caucasus, [early 20th century].
Silver, filigree and granulation (gilt).
Belt consists of nine rectangular links, decorated in filigree and granulation, and connected to one another by hinges. Each link with dome-shaped ornament at center. Connecting hinges covered by clover-like ornaments. Buckle composed of two large, elegant, convex links, and closed with two hooks.
70X8 cm. One ornament covering hinges missing. One hinge broken; partially missing.
References: Azerbaijan: Mountain Jews, Urban Muslims, p. 70; Mountain Jews: Customs and Daily Life in the Caucasus, p. 135.
Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Kurdistan / Mountain Jews and the Caucasus
Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan and Kurdistan / Mountain Jews and the Caucasus