Description:
Sword Belt, Tibet or Mongolia, 19th/20th century, decorated with parcel-gilt and silver metalwork on fabric, (probably missing a leather fastener from one end),with a coral cabochon on a central roundel and two hanging rings, lg. 28 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
some metal tarnishing and stain, minor stain and wear to fabric, cotton lining resewn, with new fabric toward the ends.
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Keywords
Mongolia, TibetSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
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