Belt hook, lochab
Tibet
Silver, copper alloy, leather, bone
5 inches (12.7 cm) high by 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide, excluding leather
19th century

A wonderful old Tibetan belt ornament with a repoussé silver and brass medallion surrounding a central bone bead and anchored by a protective Kirtimukha face near the bottom. The brass piece hanging from a silver and leather loop features two dragons facing each other and shows good wear from use. The enire piece including the leather strap measures 11 inches and weighs 120 grams.
#2451                           

$550