Chicago, IL
Details
- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 1.75ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Styles
- Asian Antique
- Traditional
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Fabric
- Leather
- Metal
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent. Minor wear consistent with age and use. Excellent. Minor wear consistent with age and use. less
- Description
- In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan … more In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's belt and doubled as a small pouch for flint and tinder. This antique Tibetan flint striker features a flared steel striking plate and a simple leather pouch reinforced with gold and silver plated elements. Elevated by a custom steel mount, this small striker lives on as a sculptural object with storied history. less
Chicago, IL
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