Girdle

Unknown

late 16th or early 17th century · Silver gilt · European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Purses, rosaries, prayer books, and other small accessories were hung from girdles, which were often given as wedding gifts. The girdle and its two extensions feature the same decorative scheme of cast cupids and foliated scrolls.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 16th or early 17th century

Medium

Silver gilt

Culture

French, Strasbourg

Department

European Sculpture and Decorative Arts

Credit line

Gift of George Blumenthal, 1941