Copper Needle Case, Nepal Malian 32mm diameter x 11mm thick

32mm diameter x 11mm thick

but overall a nice strand

Vintage 1950/60s Siam sterling silver "Nielloware" pendant featuring Manimekhala

Rustic surface

there are a variety of shapes in these 22 inch strands

Copper Needle Case, Nepal Malian 32mm diameter x 11mm thickThis antique needle case from Nepal is over 100 years old and is an incredible bead. 64mm long x 15mm wide x 7mm thick. Beautiful decorative tooled metal on both sides. Top slides out, center hole is for a string or chain attachment to wear. When sliding out, needles for sewing would be stored in the two outer chambers. This can simply be used as a focal bead, but it could be revived as a needle case, it's original purpose. Very unusual, and highly