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Any suggestions on the origin/dating on this piece? I purchased it from an antique store in Phuket town , Phuket Is, Thailand in 1993, its origin was alluded to be Indonesian, no specific Island. Afghanistan, N. Burma, S. India have all been suggested as alternative locations of origin, with the tight weave, the mica chips woven in, the style of tools given, etc. as the reasoning for each possible origin. It is a Betel-nut/Tobbaco bag? The cloth (cotton) bag measures apprx. 12" long by 8" wide. The silver chains are 12" long. The gold colored beads are hollow-core with what appears to be a resin center, one looking copper-ish, the other silver with gold leaf. The tools all measure 4 1/2 " long and appear to be a medium grade silver (50-75%). Any suggestions or information would be appreciated.
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