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Hope you don't mind me posting this. An Islamic (?) 'belt hanging' container ??? Although not a weapon I have a feeling that it may be 'warrior' related.
Brass, hand embossed lidded container with, I think, a great deal of age. The leather thong may be a hanging aid from a belt. The back of the 'container' is slightly concave suggesting it would 'fit' more comfortably against the arm or leg. OAL 7" (18cms) Any suggestions to what it is or what it may have contained contain (did a 'smell' test on the inside ...nothing obvious. Although my 'other half' said it smelt like old museums ....a new technical term ![]() ![]() Any ideas or comments ? Thank you Regards David |
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It looks like a pen case or something similar.
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Looks possibly Chinese or far eastern, possibly for brushes? |
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I've seen similar shaped containers used with Japanese kimonos to replace pockets. That said, the designs do not look Japanese, only the shape and the way the strap is rigged.
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Thanks for the ideas, Denee and Gene....Fearn I think you are referring to 'Inro' ....this is the sort of thing I had in mind. Clearly not Japanese but perhaps based on the same idea . Inro were used to carry medicine, money, notes etc.
Definately seems to sit nicely when suspended from a belt (the concave back 'holds it 'against the hip/thigh ) Perhaps a pen/brush case but carried (on a belt) and shown in public may suggest a 'scribe'. Not certain as to my initial Islamic origin although the top and bottom strongly remind me of Moorish/Mughal architecteral domes. There is smooth 'wear' and much less patina on the concave side ....suggesting this area was 'rubbed' regulary , perhaps against clothing as the owner walked. If based on the idea of a 'Inro' perhaps Chinese as suggested. Please keep those ideas coming Kind Regards David |
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Interesting little thing ![]() |
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Hi
I think its most likely Tibetan, for containing either pens/brushes or maybe fire-lighting equipment. Regards. |
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Hi
Here are a couple of illustrations from "British Museum Handbook to the Ethnographical Collections" 1925 Regards. |
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Hi Jim
![]() very well put, Holmes ![]() Hi Colin ![]() thanks for the posting the pictures, yes I can see design elements that are very similar. Reviewing the pictures posted by Gustav I now believe the 'mosque domed' ends may be a red herring. Looking at the designs on the Kris hilt and the 'container' the shaped ends may be just a continuation of the imbossed design. Kind Regards David . |
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