South Asian (?) Metal Link Belt

[sirben81]

Modified so photo links works

I recently visited an antique store in Dhaka, Bangladesh.  The store owner claimed that his items were salvaged from shipwrecks off the coast of South Asia.  For about 2,000 Taka ($25) I purchased a metal belt (pics below).  I planned on researching it myself upon returning to the states, and I have, but have not been able to find any background on the belt.  I'd like to get an idea of who would have worn the belt and how old it might be, but I'm flying blind.  I would very much appreciate some guidance to steer my research in the right direction.  

Please take a look at the pics below and let me know if you have any ideas.  The belt appears to be made of a light metal, possibly copper or brass.

Full size
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24444837@N07/10052368326/

Close up
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24444837@N07/10052338075/

Close up 2
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24444837@N07/10052338035/

Back of belt links
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24444837@N07/10052337925/

[KC]

Not any photos!  Says they aren't available -  in many languages as a matter of fact!

[greenacres]

I saw the photos last night. I don't know what happened?

[mart]

Ooops !!  Nada !!  Can you post the pics directly to this site ?? You may have to resize them so not too big !!

[sirben81]

Sorry about that.  Not sure why the photos stopped working.  I believe I have fixed the issue though, so the photos are available by going to the flickr links.  Thanks All

[bigwull]

Its made of brass...as for origin...pick any country in that region....as for coming from a shipwreck...highly unlikely...as the degree of tarnish is minimal...value...p robably less than half what you paid for it....or did you haggle it down from a higher asking price...

[rockandrollrods]

Not that Bangladesh has the same reputation as Egypt and China in regards to antique stores, but it's not quite a rosy reputation either. On the bright side, you have some cool swag for Halloween?