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			Can anyone help to identify this item. Made of embossed silver over leather, good workmanship, seems of Islamic design. Could it be for holding bullets or similar ? From Afghanistan or North West India maybe ?? Thanks in advance for any assistance.  | 
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			Reminds me of Yemen work?
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Nice item and looks Middle Eastern/Afghani to me. Style is similar to the Ottoman brass items often seen but to me much nicer. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Yemen. Probably a bullet  container. See  a whole ammunition belt with similar containers and powder flask.
		 
		
		
		
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			Thanks to those who commented on this piece. Looks to be definitely from Yemen. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Wondering whether to clean the silver a bit, or maybe its best to leave it alone...any recommendations ?  | 
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