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AN IMPRESSIVE DIAMOND, EMERALD AND RUBY GOLD BELT South India, 19th century
The belt comprising nine hinged panels, the central panel of raised pyramid shape to the central diamond, the four sides with swirling floral motifs set with diamonds rubies and emeralds, the remaining eight panels depicting animals and birds set with rubies, diamonds and emeralds in gold with foliate terminals, all in closed back settings, with two detachable back sections in plain gold with engraved leaf decoration and borders.
Jewelled section 18 1/8in. (46cm.) long, detachable gold sections 12¼in.(31cm.) long each
The belt comprising nine hinged panels, the central panel of raised pyramid shape to the central diamond, the four sides with swirling floral motifs set with diamonds rubies and emeralds, the remaining eight panels depicting animals and birds set with rubies, diamonds and emeralds in gold with foliate terminals, all in closed back settings, with two detachable back sections in plain gold with engraved leaf decoration and borders.
Jewelled section 18 1/8in. (46cm.) long, detachable gold sections 12¼in.(31cm.) long each
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