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katana · 13th May 2011, 06:46 PM

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

13th May 2011, 06:46 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	A what is it ? (non weapon) 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 Attached Images