Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
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Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1850
$2,180List Price
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 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
- Reference Number:Seller: CFC2101stDibs: LU820027222352
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