Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
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Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker, c. 1850
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 3 in (7.62 cm)Width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
- Style:Tibetan (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Repaired: Striker has minor repairs to wear to leather. Pouch no longer opens due to leather repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CMKH0381stDibs: LU820030333392
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