mould

Hi, I found this bullet mould on a farmers market in Tibet. Not in the main tourist areas but at a little village out in nowhere. The mould is made of soap stone and heavily used. The case is made of leather and has a strong smell to it. Unsure what the lock mechanism is made of, brass or...

Native American ornament mode carved on both sides of one soapstone. For making beads and broaches from lead. About 3 inches square. May be between 300 and 350 years old. 1650s to 1750 possibly. Thanks for the look and info.