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Science Museum Group Collection
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Science Museum Group Collection
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Cornelian-studded bridal belt intended to promote fecundity, from Southern Russia, 1701-1900
Exchanging bridal belts such as this is an old tradition. They are associated with the Jewish religion. They were often given on the eve of a wedding because they were believed to promote fertility. Bridal belts could be expensive so they were sometimes borrowed for the day. The belts of the bride and groom were tied together during the wedding ceremony.
This heavy belt is studded with three rows of orange Cornelian. Thirteen stones are in each row. Cornelian is a semi-precious gemstone. It is meant to have healing properties. The rear of the belt is riveted with pierced brass plates.
Details
- Category:
- Ethnography and Folk Medicine
- Object Number:
- A630783
- Materials:
- belt, leather, decoration, brass and decoration, cornelian
- Measurements:
-
opened: 60 mm x 470 mm x 275 mm, 1.48 kg
- type:
- belt
- taxonomy:
-
- furnishing and equipment
- costume
- furnishing and equipment
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