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    Posted 8 years ago

    ArtOnTheGo
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    I came across this in a thrift shop. I think it's pewter. Or maybe silver. It measures 4" tall. The top of it is removeable. Attached to the side is a chain, It looks like a long tooth pick. LOL I was thinking it's some kind of flask, but I just don't know for sure. Any thoughts about this piece would be helpful. Thanks

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    1. Dizzydave Dizzydave, 8 years ago
      Looks like from Tibet
    2. Peasejean55 Peasejean55, 8 years ago
      I'm thinking the same as Dissydave, could also be Bedouin. The top looks as if it had a double chain one to each side of the top. No idea of the tooth pick. I'll be interested in what othe CW members think.
    3. Gillian, 8 years ago
      Could we have more thqn one photo please. from different angles, you have room for four photos.
      Also, this pic is much too dark. btw pewter is quite a soft metal, and I don't think it would be used to make this object.
      The three small cylinders that sit matched vertically on the side, must have held a chain hanger, or a solid post.
      Me thinks it's some kind of old silver prayer amulet, which seems also to be missing a lot of "bits". Mmmmm, more research is in my future.
    4. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Khol container and applier stick :-)

      http://www.arabiafelixjewels.com/tag/yemeni-khol-container
    5. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      Welcome to CW !
      :-D
    6. Gillian, 8 years ago
      I like the Kohl container Kyra.
    7. kyratango kyratango, 8 years ago
      :-) Gillian! On second post, Celiene is still searching... :-D
    8. Gillian, 8 years ago
      We're psychic! Just sent Celiene something!

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