Belt Clasp
1800-1850 (made)
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This is a silver and turquoise woman's belt ornament (gyenzen), of a type that was particularly popular in central and southern Tibet. It hung from the top of the apron, attached by the two hooks on the end of the upper arms. One arm, ending in a ring, hung down at the front and could be used to loop up to the shoulder long bead necklaces.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embossed silver, with plaited silver wire |
| Brief description | 3 strands circular ring; Jewellery, silver turq's, filigree plaited, Tibet |
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| Historical context | A woman's belt ornament (gyenzen) from central Tibet. The two hooked ends were attached to the apron at the sides, the central strand hung down at the front and could be used to secure long bead necklaces which looped up to shoulder height. This is a finely worked example with its strands of meshed silver wire and small turquoises inlaid at the ends of the arms. |
| Summary | This is a silver and turquoise woman's belt ornament (gyenzen), of a type that was particularly popular in central and southern Tibet. It hung from the top of the apron, attached by the two hooks on the end of the upper arms. One arm, ending in a ring, hung down at the front and could be used to loop up to the shoulder long bead necklaces. |
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| Accession number | 470-1869 |
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| Record created | February 19, 2003 |
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