Greek belt. 19th century. Composed of 28 gilt copper loops mounted on a canvas band with a large enameled bronze buckle decorated with a double-headed eagle surmounted by a cross. Gilt and silver-plated copper, enamel, colored stone. Length: 79 cm; height: 5.7 cm (loops) and 12.5 cm (buckle) A pendant-mounted buckle of the same design is included. 6.5 x 9.3 cm A belt of the same type is on display at the Bénaki Museum in Athens (EA 1373). [russian art]