Antique Indian gilded silver belt

Rare antique Indian silver belt composed of a silver snake that ends in a beautiful engraved and partially gilded buckle; on the front of the buckle is represented an engraved and stylized flower decorated with antique gilded residues.

The belt can be opened and closed through a twisted nail.

The height of the buckle measures 1.77 inch (4.5 cm) and the snake measure 0.31 inch (8 mm) in diameter.
The length of the belt without the nail that goes into the buckle measures 30.51 inches (77.5 cm).

Provenience: Maharashtra, Southern India.

Period: early 20th century.

Period: early 20th century.
Weight: 261 gr.