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Star-Shaped Caucasian Niello
Description
Men’s ornamental belt mount or horse harness from the 1850-1900 Caucasia.
Read about the silver buttons from the Caucasus region in our in-depth study page, and the 2024 December issue of the Button Aerogramme.
Background/Story
This 8-point star button could have been used for clothing.
A Collector’s Guide to Peasant Silver Buttons, p. 58. Courtesy of Jane Perry.
