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Belt of silver and turquoise. Composed of four bands hard braided with silver wire. At the ends and on the middle heart-shaped ornaments in gilt filigree work. Between three of the bands gao-like intermediate pieces, which are completely dressed with turquoise chips and a red piece of glass in the heart-shaped protruding breath. The belt probably dates from Himalayan slopes. Ladakh? Length 96 cm Ladakh
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Belt of silver and turquoise.
Composed of four bands hard braided with silver wire.
At the ends and on the middle heart-shaped ornaments in gilt filigree work.
Between three of the bands gao-like intermediate pieces, which are completely dressed with turquoise chips and a red piece of glass in the heart-shaped protruding breath.
The belt probably dates from Himalayan slopes.
Ladakh? Length 96 cm Ladakh.
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