Tibetan Flint Striker

c. 1850
$780 USD
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Dimensions
W: 3.75" D: 1.75" H: 4.5"
Materials
Leather
Purchase Quantity
Collection #
CMKH035
Estimated Shipping
$38

In 19th century Tibet, many men would have carried a flint striker along with several other tools that could 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 leather flint pouch is more elaborate than most, decorated with a silver dorje, a symbol of wisdom.

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