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Collection Of 19th Century Tibetan Flint Purses On Stands

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Tibetan Flint Striker, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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 often doubled as a small pouch for flint and tinder. The finest strikers were finished with precious metals and decorated with repoussé and inlaid stones. This leather flint pouch is decorated with silver and gold plated metalwork and three large beads of turquoise and red coral. The mechag hangs from a simple leather strap and three decorative leather beads hang below. The pouch contains two Tibetan prayer flags...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

Materials

Coral, Gold Plate, Steel, Metal

Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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 st...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

Framed Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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 st...
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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Shadow Boxes

Materials

Stone, Silver

Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
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. K...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Steel

Tibetan Flint Striker with Malachite Clasp
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

Materials

Silver, Steel

Tibetan Flint Striker with Leather Strap, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects

Materials

Steel, Gold Plate, Brass

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