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Ornamental chatelaine by which the knife, seals, needle-case or +
Ornamental chatelaine by which the knife, seals, needle-case or +
Object Number 37-131-60/3042
Display Title Ornamental chatelaine by which the knife, seals, needle-case or +
Descriptions
Object Description Ornamental chatelaine by which the knife, seals, needle-case or flint & steel sets are slung from the belt - usually came in pairs
Inventory Description Ornament, impressed brass plate, inlaid turquoise, leather strap, hide, cloth po
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tibetan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Tibet
Additional Geographic Terms Chamdo; Tibet, eastern border of; Szechuan Province, adjoining
Materials Leather, Brass, Stone, Cotton, Wool
Dimensions Overall: 59 x 8.7 x 1.9 cm (23 1/4 x 3 7/16 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-131-60/3042

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