Asta Bidspirit | A Rare Massive Silver Belt

A Rare Massive Silver Belt (Shazam), Libya, Late 19th Early 20th Century - Description: Open work, linked rectangular elements terminating in a buckle decorated with open work, birds, flowers and scrolls. Typical Jewish craftsmanship. Fully marked.  Length: 100 cm Weight: 517 gr Provenance: The Yossi Benyaminoff collection estate. Purchased at Sotheby's, according to an attached label, prob. during 1980's Notes: Please note, the main image shows the full length of the belt cut into three parts. Exhibitions: The Museum of Islamic Art, Jerusalem, 1986-2016.