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Object Number 996-23-40/14586
Display Title Janecek belt
Descriptions
Indigenous Term "Janecek" type
Object Description Janecek belt; heavy belt constructed of wide piece of leather folded so edges overlap each other on outside of belt, and edge that shows is scalloped and ornamented; each lobe of scalloped edge is pierced. Belt has pressed design of diamonds, lines, circles, curlicues and floral motifs; there are added hide pieces "stitched on" diagonally. Three hide straps and three elongated copper alloy buckles with ornamentation and patina.
Inventory Description Belt, wide leather band, 3 metal buckles, incised outer leather panel, 3 straps.
Classification
  • Belt
Department Ethnographic
Date 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Czechoslovakia
Dimensions Overall: 125.2 x 10.2 cm (49 5/16 x 4 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Robert W. Ehrich
Donor Mrs. Ann M. H. Ehrich (7/10/96)

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