Pafta

NameBelt buckle

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Dateca. 1900

Place madeOhrid, Ohrid, Macedonia, Europe

(not assigned)North Macedonia (Formerly Republic of Macedonia), Southeastern Europe, Europe

MediumMetal (silver, bronze)

Dimensionsa): 3 9/16 × 5 13/16 × 1 in. (9 × 14.8 × 2.5 cm)
b): 3 9/16 × 4 13/16 × 1 in. (9 × 12.3 × 2.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of the Macedonian Arts Council

Terms

Ohrid

Object numberA.2012.19.1ab

DescriptionTwo part silver belt buckle formed of two convex circular forms centering overlapping four pointed stars with a circle, these within an outer foliate circle. The outer edges slightly pointed, and decorated with another foliate band. Attached to the proper left side is a vertical portion which hides an eye on the reverse. The proper right side bears a hook which projects from the inside edge. On the back of both pieces are two soldered, bronze bars, to which a cloth belt would be attached.