Belt

19th century

Not on view

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Title: Belt
Date: 19th century
Geography: Attributed to Balkans or Turkey
Medium: Leather, brass, carnelian
Dimensions: L. 48 in. (121.9 cm)
W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Classification: Leather
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph V. McMullan, 1971
Object Number: 1971.164
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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