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Chatelaine

Posted by Kathleen McCabe-Elsey on August 16, 2010 at 8:22pm

Chatelaine worn on a chain at the waist: Vietnam. Boxes held tobacco, Lime and cosmetics, also adorned with grooming tools.

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Kathleen McCabe-Elsey September 23, 2011 at 9:12pm

"Chatelaine" worn on a chain at the waist: Vietnam. Boxes held tobacco, Lime and cosmetics, also adorned with grooming tools. And protection amulets such as bells and lion claws.
Ann Porteus September 24, 2011 at 6:46am

Wow, That is an amazing one. beautiful
Kathleen McCabe-Elsey September 24, 2011 at 5:24pm

Hi Ann - Yes this one has so many "goodies" attached. The largest tobacco box is measures 46mm x 45mm x 23mm.

You can see more of them on my website http://www.globalbeads.com/shop/category/old-world/southern-asia/pa...

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