Belt for a Lady's Dress
Cleveland Museum of Art

Belt for a Lady's Dress

c. 1375–1400

basse-taille enamel and gilding on silver, silver thread, gilt-silver buckle, cast and chased
CC0 — Public Domain
Cleveland Museum of Art

Look closely at the tiny scenes of courtly love on the plaques that adorn this belt. Given their size, these scenes were designed for the enjoyment of the woman who wore this belt over a sumptuous dress rather than an admirer from a distance.

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