Charm? A thick strip of red fabric with three brass bells and a brass button (with 36 on it) at the ends. Lead and red glass beads stitched along length. Red string attached to one end. Possibly a wristlet, possibly for a child.
charm
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chopsticks (food service); knife (food service); knife sheath (sheath (general & multipurpose))
object | 2014.10
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pipe (narcotics & intoxicants: smoking)
object | nn14939
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ink block
object | 6.12.65/275
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containers (containers); holder (containers)
object | 7.247
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