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Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
About the Item
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.
- Dimensions:Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Width: 3 in (7.62 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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PAGODA RED is a renowned resource for designers as well as collectors of contemporary and ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese art. They offer a curated edit of fine and provincial furniture, ceramics, scholars' objects, and paintings and textiles, each piece historically and geographically authentic.
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