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Woman’s Belt Hangings

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and bronze hanging object with turquoise and coral. Triangular top section with ring at top. Lower section semicircular. Both sections have turquoise and coral inlaid into them. Four sets of bronze chains with gold and silver colored metal pieces at bottom. Title: Woman’s Belt Hangings. Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gilt silver, rubies, emeralds, sapphires, coral, shell, lapis lazuli, and turquoise
Culture
Newari for Tibetan market
Dimensions
306 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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