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Re: mysterious bead needs ID -- pipane2 | Post Reply | Edit | Forum | Where am I? |
Your beads have been separated from a 19th century Japanese netsuke. They were used together to form a gourd like shape.
And they were held together with a pin and separated by a ring with swivel bale for suspension over the obi -as a counterweight for an inro or tobacco pouch.
Just Fred
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