Maker: Unknown
Belt for an ayudha katti (todunga). Formed of a copper alloy oval frame with an angled transverse bar fitted with a central faceted pointed finial, the bar and finial decorated with geometrical punched and incised ornament, lined with red leather. At either side of the oval frame is a loop to which is attached an elliptical strap of red leather, lined with white leather, with a narrow strap inside. At the forward end of each is a hole through which a copper alloy double hook with three knops is fitted, and this in turn is fastened to a copper alloy chain with a terminal double loop on one and a hook on the other, for fastening as a belt at the front. To each of the double hooks is fitted a double cord of red and yellow braid, terminating in a large yellow tassel bound with red, gold and black thread, inside which are three small tassels, one yellow, one white and one red
Given by Robert Taylor, MA
Length: 90 cm
Overall Length: 190 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1879) by Taylor, Robert, MA
19th Century
Circa
1800
CE
-
1879
CE
This belt goes with the ayudha katti O.81–2.1879, and is a pair to O.184-1879.
Frame composed of copper alloy
Accession number: O.185-1879
Primary reference Number: 160111
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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