Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1900
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Tibetan Flint Striker, c. 1900
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)Width: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CFC2071stDibs: LU820027222222
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