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To the ‘white’ or outer area are floral representations of paeonies, mythical lions and phoenixes to either end, separated by a border of flowers to the top and a parade of sea creatures to the bottom.  The ‘iris’ or outer ring, contains four Chinese figures in Chinese dress, interspersed by flowers and the ‘pupil’ or central medallion contains two coiled dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt buckles were worn by all Peranakan men and women as part of their traditional dress until western style clothing arrived with the British in 1910-1920.  A silver bar on the back of the buckle allowed a sash to be threaded through, securing the buckle to the waist. Peranakans were unique amongst the many Chinese  immigrants in Malaysia. 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As is typical with Straits silver, elements of two cultures are fused within the design; the buckle is of typical Malay form but the ornamentation is Chinese. A similar buckle is illustrated in Roth (Fig. 110 page 216). The form of the buckle resembles the shape of an eye and the three areas of decoration, separated by beaded borders, suggest the pupil, iris and white. These buckles were often gilded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silversmith has created relief depictions of flowers and animals. To the ‘white’ or outer area are floral representations of paeonies, mythical lions and phoenixes to either end, separated by a border of flowers to the top and a parade of sea creatures to the bottom.  The ‘iris’ or outer ring, contains four Chinese figures in Chinese dress, interspersed by flowers and the ‘pupil’ or central medallion contains two coiled dragons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelt buckles were worn by all Peranakan men and women as part of their traditional dress until western style clothing arrived with the British in 1910-1920.  A silver bar on the back of the buckle allowed a sash to be threaded through, securing the buckle to the waist. Peranakans were unique amongst the many Chinese  immigrants in Malaysia. 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