Belt

2017-24-1

From: India | Jaipur

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Kanakti
Object Number 2017-24-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Jaipur
Period 20th Century
Date Made 20th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silver | Sterling Silver
Description

Silver belt, kanakti or kamarband, made of linked chains with three loops holding ornaments at the front. There are six plaques with floral designs that break up the six rows of chains. The belt has two clasps which are held together by a pin.

Length 44.1 cm
Width 16.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of Rosalind Dutton, 2017

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