Ceinture de Mariage "Zonari me tin corona"

Greece, Soufli, 19th century Gilt bronze and enameled with blue and green glass paste, enhanced with glass buttons and cabochon. The buckle comprises two rectangular sections that fit together under a poly-lobed plate decorated with a gilded double-headed eagle and floral foliage. Condition: some missing parts Clasp size: 13.5 x 20.5 cm - L. 81 cm. These belts are called "corona" because of the crown-shaped buckle. They are given by the groom to his bride. Related works : Similar examples are kept at the Benaki Museum in Athens. A similar model is on sale at Millon, Arts d'orient et Orientalisme, June 14, 2021, lot 301. Bibliography: A. Hatzimichali. The greek folk costume, 1977, vol. II ("The costume of soufi"), Benaki Museum, pp. 336 and 337, no. 353 to 355. S.A. Papadopulos. Greek Handicraft, Athens, 1969, no. 229. A. Delivorrias, Greece at the Benaki Museum, Athens, 1977, pl. 862. A fine Thracian enamelled copper-gilt and silver wedding belt, Soufli, Greece, 19th century.