Gorgeous Heavy 20 inch Fat Iron Chain characters An ancient Indonesian tradition centered

An ancient Indonesian tradition centered in Java

a mystery maker I have been unable to place

6 3/8" diameter x 2 1/2" tall

All of these signs of age in this case I think only contribute to the wonderful aura of this lovely little painting

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Gorgeous Heavy 20 inch Fat Iron Chain characters An ancient Indonesian tradition centeredThis is not my typical sort of find, but this old iron chain is simply gorgeous, and I could not not bring it home with me. It weighs about 3 1 2 pounds, and the iron is a really rich charcoal black, in spectacular condition; to me, it reads as pure sculpture. It's definitely got age, showing some wear where the links overlap, just right. I'm not sure what its original use would have been, but certainly it would hold a great weight. Just shy of 20"