Maker: Unknown
Silver and niello. The belt is composed of conjoined button shapes, each with four lugs through which are passed oval links. Each of the button shapes is decorated with irregular scrolls on a niello ground. The shaped, slightly domed clasp is held together by a dagger which passes through a hasp. The clasp is decorated with stylized scrolling foliage in niello on a silver ground. The vertical axis of the clasp is inscribed K K .
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by J.R.V. Smyth Esq.
Length: 64.3 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1980-06-02) by Smyth, J. R. V.
19th Century, Late-20th Century, Early#
Circa
1896
-
1908
Russian, perhaps Caucasian
Inscription present: in rectangular punch
Accession number: M.8-1980
Primary reference Number: 166983
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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