Belt Buckle

late 19th–early 20th century

Not on view

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Title: Belt Buckle
Date: late 19th–early 20th century
Geography: Country of Origin Central Asia
Medium: Silver; fire gilded with false granulation, slightly domed carnelians, and turquoise beads
Dimensions: H. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Credit Line: Gift of Marshall and Marilyn R. Wolf, 2015
Object Number: 2015.648.15b
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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