Belt, anonymous, c. 1600

Belt, anonymous, c. 1600

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Women in early 17th-century portraits are often shown wearing belts made of precious metal. Small useful items, such as cutlery and toilet accessories, could be fastened to them. There were a number of variations in the belts. This one is assembled of three-dimensional cast links. The parcel-gilding of the links creates a variegated effect.

On display in room 0.9