belt
- Museum number
- Eu2000,01.3
- Description
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A man's large leather belt (double thickness). Intricate metal decoration, especially on semi-circular piece at left side (as worn); edge decorated with hollow metal studs. Embossed design on main body of belt, including flowers, with partial metal infill. Fastening consists of two leather straps with holes, with additional flaps over top with metal decoration. Two metal buckles, with square decorative panel and metal decoration to left, bordered by red leather and sewn on by green leather. Belt unfinished? (Embossed section only partially filled in with metal decoration.)
- Production date
- 1875-1935
- Dimensions
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Length: 95 centimetres
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Width: 10 centimetres
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 2000
- Acquisition notes
- Purchased through BM Friends Eastern European Purchase Grant.
- Department
- Britain, Europe and Prehistory
- Registration number
- Eu2000,01.3