This is a lovely Antique Peranakan / Straits Chinese Gilt Silver Belt & Buckle combination.  This particular piece was purchased by my expatriate father in the 1970's in Penang, Malaysia during the period he owned an Antique Shop on the island.  He only purchased from reputable local Antique Dealers who dealt almost exclusively in Chinese and Peranakan antiques.  The item is in fine condition and the moveable bursting star centerpiece is embellished with glass / crystal. The belt is only 24 inches long so it may have been meant for a young adult or perhaps a child.  I estimate the age of this piece dates to the later part of the 19th Century.  There is a soldering repair on the buckle's rear loop attachment - please refer to all pictures

Belt Dimensions: 24 inches wide and 1 1/8 inches high.  Weight: 6.9 ounces (195 grams)

Buckle Dimensions: 4 inches wide and 3 inches high,  Depth  1 1/8 inch.  Weight:  3 ounces (83 grams)

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Provenance: Collection of Mr. Don T Christensen, Penang, Malaysia