19th C. Indian Rajasthan Silver Chain & Buckle Belt
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Description
South Asia, India, Rajasthan, Maharashtra or Andhra Pradesh, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. This is a stunning high quality silver belt comprised of 3 thick snake chains of 89.4% to 92.46% silver and a buckle made from a 99.28% silver with a screw and bolt closure. The chains are comprised of thick, plaited silver wires- the terminal ends of the chains are covered by the buckle panels, and along the length are loop separators and ovoid floral appliques that decorate and keep the chains in place. The buckle consists of repousse panels with floral and bird motifs and scalloped edges - a magnificent front-piece! The hidden bolt with the ribbed finial tip threads through the center and is fully functional and the belt it wearable. Size: 29.8" L x 1.25" W (75.7 cm x 3.2 cm); silver quality: 89.4% to 99.28%; weight: 229.4 grams
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA acquired prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169806
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA acquired prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169806
Condition
Indentations and abrasions to buckle. Some adhesive reside along area of chains emerging from the buckle. Some dark patina and toning, but very good condition and wearable.
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19th C. Indian Rajasthan Silver Chain & Buckle Belt
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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