Belt, probably fashioned by a Jewish silversmith. Iran, [early 20th century].
Silver, cast and engraved; chased.
Belt consists of fourteen links, fastened to one another by hinges. Each link adorned with vegetal pattern and image of deer (or goat). Buckle made of two links with identical decorations, in addition to plate (with image of human face) covering clasp. In a hidden spot on one part of the buckle is a Hebrew inscription giving the name of either the owner of the belt or the craftsman who fashioned it: "… by Yishaya ben Moussani (?) [or Moussa'i (?)]." Clasp consists of two hooks.
87X5.5 cm.