19th Jun, 2025 12:00
Arts of India and the Islamic Lands
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A SAFAVID LEATHER BELT WITH STEEL BUCKLE AND OPENWORK BRASS FITTINGS
Safavid Iran, 18th century
A SAFAVID LEATHER BELT WITH STEEL BUCKLE AND OPENWORK BRASS FITTINGS
Safavid Iran, 18th century
The thick leather belt featuring alternating openwork plaques and fittings in pierced steel and brass, each element cut in a geometric grid-like style with vegetal scrollwork, several mounts bearing elaborate trefoil and lattice patterns in the Safavid taste, including the large rectangular buckle and flapped case with hidden compartment, possibly for storing gunpowder or other small items of use.
98cm long
These utilitarian belts are closely associated with Persian military attires, and this example—with its combination of martial function and elaborate openwork design—suggests a purpose both symbolic and practical, possibly worn as part of a ceremonial court attire.
Sold for £271
A SAFAVID LEATHER BELT WITH STEEL BUCKLE AND OPENWORK BRASS FITTINGS
Safavid Iran, 18th century
The thick leather belt featuring alternating openwork plaques and fittings in pierced steel and brass, each element cut in a geometric grid-like style with vegetal scrollwork, several mounts bearing elaborate trefoil and lattice patterns in the Safavid taste, including the large rectangular buckle and flapped case with hidden compartment, possibly for storing gunpowder or other small items of use.
98cm long
These utilitarian belts are closely associated with Persian military attires, and this example—with its combination of martial function and elaborate openwork design—suggests a purpose both symbolic and practical, possibly worn as part of a ceremonial court attire.
Auction: Arts of India and the Islamic Lands, 19th Jun, 2025
Our specialist auction Arts of India and the Islamic Lands is now online for you to browse, peruse and fall in love with your next antique.
Among the highlights, this sale vaunts a remarkable selection of Rajput Schools paintings and an illustrated loose folio from a Timurid Haft Paykar series, all part of a private Canadian collection; several gem-studded Indian necklaces, treasured heirlooms of a local family; a notable group of Islamic manuscripts, including a geomantic tome attributed to the Nubian alchemist Dhul-Nun al-Misri; and several lots of Persian Qajar lacquer belonging to the heir of a British diplomatic family in office under Sir Denis Wright in Tehran between 1971 - 1973.
Our selected lots preview starts next week, on Tuesday 3rd June, and the full view is going to take place from Friday 13th June until the sale day.
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