Antique Yemen silver bridal dowry belt. This piece comes from Yemen and where handmade by Jewish silversmiths. At Sana'a, the capital.
This type of belt and. It has two chains one at the bottom and one at the top, through which plates and spacers are threaded. The links are still in perfect working order, as are the buckle and fastener.
Is made of cast pieces each side with three circle and. Decorated with red bezeled bead in centre. The front of the belt is further decorated with domed pendants with bells and dangles.
The belt is fastened through two hooks that fit into the buckle. Weighs approximately 455 grams (16,05 oz). Width - 4,8 cm (1,89 in). 6,5 cm (2,56 in). Buckle length when closed - 11,7 cm (4,6 in). The item "GORGEOUS ANTIQUE YEMEN SILVER BELT" is in sale since Friday, January 9, 2015. This item is in the category "Antiques\Antiquities\Islamic". The seller is "stan_design" and is located in Wroclaw. This item can be shipped worldwide.