**Originally Listed At $75**

South Asia, India, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A cast-brass belt buckle with an openwork triangular body, a deeply curved hook body, and the head of an abstract serpent surmounting the hook. The serpent's body is decorated with incised circular and diamond-shaped motifs, and one circular eye is inlaid with red pigment. Size: 2.3" W x 2.875" H (5.8 cm x 7.3 cm)

Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-Joel Malter collection, Encino, California, USA

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#133842

Slight bending to overall form, with light wear to red pigment in some areas, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.