Man's belt

NameBelt

DateLate 19th-early 20th century

Place madeLeh, Ladakh, India, South Asia, Asia

MediumLeather, metal (silver)

Dimensions47 5/8 × 13/16 in. (121 × 2 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.85

Object numberA.2015.73.85

Collections

Asia

DescriptionFive hand-forged, silver-decorated plaques, two with hanging buckles, attached to a leather strap. A silver, and at the other end, a leather strap attach to a metal ring (no holes punched in strap). Strap is two pieces of leather sewn together.