Man's leather belt which fastens around the waist with 3 small straps and 3 buckles (deteriorated). Top edge turned over, with crested margins and small holes. On the right hand side an embroidered flap. The decoration consists of narrow strips of coloured plaited leather. Silver-coloured, red, yellow, brown, with vegetal, floral and geometrical elements. The rest of the decorative pattern of the piece is realized by embossing. 1110 long x 170 high.
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