Greek Wedding Belt Buckle

SKU: 
1623
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Total bids: 
2
GREECE

Wedding belt buckle in chiseled molten gilt Silver, structure with two compartments in the shape of a hexagon, attachment loops, perimeter with geometric grid, the center decorated with a very interesting symbolic pattern: two figures standing in profile with their backs turned (man in a hat with a body adorned with four Greek crosses, woman with long hair) framing a god with a solar face and a goddess), the whole of the scene surmounted by the swan symbol of fidelity. Rare votive representation intended to place the couple under protection. Weight 58.7 g, dimensions and 64 x 81 mm.Old manufacture around 1800, probably from northern Greece. I

Shop ID: 
BJ0
Low estimate: 
300.00 EUR
high estimate: 
600.00EUR