The demi-ceint is a women’s belt that appears in the 14th century and remains common in the 15th century.
At each end, 2 more or less ornate metal pieces called “capsulae” are attached by a small chain.
Adjustment is made with a hook directly on the chain, which can be long and ends in a decorative pendant.
Sources:
Lamentation of Christ, Geertgen tot Sint Jans (1485-1490)
Horae ad usum romanum, Latin 1156B Folio 58r (1401-1500)
Woman at the mirror and at the bath, Apocalypse tapestry, Angers, 1380
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