CAUCASUS, early second half of the 19th century. Brown leather ceremonial belt, decorated with later Russian ruble and Syrian pound coins, some in tassels, the buckle in partially nielloed and filigree silvered and gilded metal, decorated with openwork domes and faceted colored glass, bearing an Arabic inscription identifying the maker ("Le pauvre Merza") and the recipient ("Le grand Lisa"). Presumed date: 1854 [1721 H] 12 x 79cm. Wear, oxidation, some missing parts and deformations. We thank Madame Mona CLOEST for the translation of the inscription.