Silver Iraqi Belt with Engraved Oasis Scenes

Jewelry

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L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness

Silver belt: The silver belt showcases alternating Iraqi scenes with intricate arabesque filigree rectangles elegantly crafted with a pin to clasp it.
Silver belt

The silver belt showcases alternating Iraqi scenes with intricate arabesque filigree rectangles elegantly crafted with a pin to clasp it.

Name/Title

Silver Iraqi Belt with Engraved Oasis Scenes

Entry/Object ID

JI2025000275

Description

Silver belt with 10 Iraqi scenes alternating with 9 arabesque filigree rectangles.

Context

From the June 26, 1986 interview with Mrs. Jordan (p. 7 of transcript), the belt was made in Amarah, Iraq by silversmiths there, along with the bracelet (FA2022000215).

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Iraq

Region

West Asia

Continent

Asia