Tibetan Fire Starter

Item Details

A vintage Tibetan fire starter, possibly attributed to the 19th century.
The main body of the striker is made from Ox or Yak leather adorned with floral medallions. To bottom a piece of iron which, when struck with flint, would spark. Originally may have been used to ignite opium lamps.

Condition

- for age, worn with signs of prior use.

Dimensions

Item #

14CIN004-381