Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 5
Framed Tibetan 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. 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 inset with large red coral beads. The striker is displayed within a custom wooden case with a lucite front and mirrored backing.
- Dimensions:Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
4.9
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.
Diamond Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 1997
1stDibs seller since 2006
1,417 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Chicago, IL
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Tibetan Flint Striker, C. 1850Located in Chicago, ILIn 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...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects
MaterialsCoral, Gold Plate, Steel, Metal
- Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850Located in Chicago, ILIn 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...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects
MaterialsMetal, Steel
- Tibetan Flint Striker with Leather Strap, c. 1900Located in Chicago, ILIn 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...Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects
MaterialsSteel, Gold Plate, Brass
- Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850Located in Chicago, ILIn 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...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antiquities
MaterialsSilver, Bronze, Steel
- Tibetan Damaru Drum on Stand, c. 1850Located in Chicago, ILVibrantly colored and intricately decorated, this small two-headed drum is a 19th-century Tibetan damaru, a hand-held instrument used in tantric practi...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Mounted Objects
MaterialsSteel
- Provincial Chinese Washing Stick, C. 1850Located in Chicago, ILCarved in the mid-19th century in China's Shanxi province, this fruitwood washing stick would have been used by a Qing-dynasty woman for washing clothes and textiles. Used to beat we...Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Mounted Objects
MaterialsFruitwood
You May Also Like
- Vintage Figural Abstract Object Deco Figure Mid-Century Modern Teak WoodLocated in Bern, CHFigural abstract object deco figure Mid-Century Modern. Great object is painted in a beautiful color combination. Created from teak wood with many details. It stands on a small pede...Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsTeak, Wood
- Fine 17th Century Northern Thai Bronze Statue of a Meditating BuddhaLocated in Torino, ITFine Northern Thai bronze statue of a meditating Buddha, Lan Na school, seated in the cross-legged yogic posture of Satvaparyankasana with hands in B...Category
Antique 1640s Thai Sculptures
- Standing Carved Wood Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, Guanyin, China, 1368-1644Located in Torino, ITEarly Ming standing carved wood Bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara (Guanyin), China 1368-1644. This massive Bodhisattva Guanyin is depicted here in th...Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures
MaterialsWood
- Large Chinese Mid-19th Century Sand Stone Sculpture of a ScholarLocated in Torino, ITLarge Chinese mid-19th century sand stone sculpture of a scholar.Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
- Bronze Figure of a Seated Luohan, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644Located in Torino, ITCast seated wearing a simple robe with his right hand resting on the hilt of a snake-entwined sword, the left hand held aloft, his face with meditative expre...Category
Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Sculptures
MaterialsBronze
- Andrianna Shamaris Single Teak Wood Root Sculpture on Modern Steel BaseLocated in New York, NYBeautiful hand-carved sculpture from a single reclaimed teak wood root. Beautiful on both sides. Set on a modern black steel base. Own an Andrianna Shamaris original. Andrianna Sha...Category
2010s Modern Abstract Sculptures
MaterialsWood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Inlaid Stone
Large Mounted Stones
Small Wooden Frames
Silver Double Frame
Tibetan Antique Tibetan
Tibetan Antique
Antique Tibetan
Tibetan Furniture Antique
Tibetan Antique Furniture
Antique Tibetan Furniture
Antique Plateau
Silver Wooden Frame
Antique Tibetan Tibet
Inset Stone
Red Leather Mirror
19th Century Tibetan
Antique Red Coral
Red Coral Antique