A RARE MEHRGARH SEA SHELL BELT
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A RARE MEHRGARH SEA SHELL BELT
South Asia, Pakistan, Mehrgarh (Neolithic period, c. 5500 BC). The belt consists of sea shells with one bigger rhomboidal piece in the centre and smaller, conical and well-polished pieces gently increasing in size toward the center. These kind of belt were worn by a high official or a nobleman.
Condition: Very good condition, brownish patina has been removed.
Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia.
Weight: 141.3 g
Dimensions: 80 cm
South Asia, Pakistan, Mehrgarh (Neolithic period, c. 5500 BC). The belt consists of sea shells with one bigger rhomboidal piece in the centre and smaller, conical and well-polished pieces gently increasing in size toward the center. These kind of belt were worn by a high official or a nobleman.
Condition: Very good condition, brownish patina has been removed.
Provenance: Private collection of a German artist and collector living in Southeast Asia.
Weight: 141.3 g
Dimensions: 80 cm
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A RARE MEHRGARH SEA SHELL BELT
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