Accession No

1988.402 B


Description

Silver filigree buckle, possibly gilded, with two heart-shaped plates joined by a hook and eye fastening. Sheet metal plates with a border of raised circles, some of which have holes for attachments; raised cylindrical element near the fastening, with circular filigree cap; heart-shaped filigree joined to plate using two slots with tabs.


Place

Asia; South Asia; ?India; ?Jammu and Kashmir


Period


Source

Cra'ster, Christian Desborough (Mrs) [collector]; Cra'ster, Mary Desborough [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1988.402 B


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Silver; Gilt


Local Term


Measurements

70mm x 210mm


Events

Context (Related Documents)
Note found in box: 'Obtained by Mrs. Christian Cra'ster (née Caroe), c. 1923-25, probably when teaching in Kashmir before her marriage.'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Field collection)
Collected by: Mrs. Christian Desborough Cra'ster in 1923.

Event Date 1923
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Two identical heart-shaped, filigree work pieces which clasp together to form a belt buckle. Fair condition. Whole.'
Event Date 1988
Author: maa


Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated on 18/7/1988
Event Date 18/7/1988
Author: Katrina Dring


Description (Physical description)
Silver filigree buckle with two heart-shaped plates joined by a hook and eye fastening. Sheet metal plates with a border of raised circles, some of which have holes for attachments; raised cylindrical element near the fastening, with circular filigree cap; heart-shaped filigree joined to plate using two slots with tabs.
Event Date 27/11/2023
Author: Katrina Dring


Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2025.6206 | Freezing
Event Date 23/5/2025
Author: Katrina Dring (admin)


FM:80318

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