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A carrying case for bullets. Ottoman, late 18th century. Etnografisch Museum, Antwerpen.

Posted by Jean-Marie Criel on April 22, 2016 at 2:56pm

A carrying case for bullets. From NW Anatolia, late 18th century. Part of the outfit of a 'Zeybek' or 'Başıbozuk' (people's militia or mercenary). To be slit on a narrow waist band. Decorated silver plate, leather and textile; width: 12 cm. (Etnografisch Museum, Antwerpen).

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Betty April 22, 2016 at 4:31pm

Fancy!

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