Alexandra Xu

Contemporary Buddhism Auction

This is an antique Tibetan fire starter, also known as a chuckmuck or mechak. The object consists of a leather pouch for tinder and flint, with a steel striker on the bottom. It is decorated with silverwork and a turquoise gemstone. These items were traditionally carried by nomads. Carefully packaged and insured for shipping.

Dit is een antieke Tibetaanse vuurstarter, ook wel bekend als een Chuckmuck of Mechak.
Het object bestaat uit een leren buidel voor vuursteen en tondel, met een stalen strijker aan de onderkant.Het is versierd met zilverwerk en een turkoois edelsteen.Deze voorwerpen werden traditioneel meegedragen door nomaden.

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Firestarter  / Firestarter - Antique - steel / leather - 1960-1970 - handmade

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An antique Tibetan firestarter from Nepal dating to 1960–1970, consisting of a leather pouch for flint and tinder with a steel striker, decorated with silverwork and turquoise, handcrafted and in good condition with minor signs of aging.

Firestarter / Firestarter - Antique - steel / leather - 1960-1970 - handmade

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An antique Tibetan firestarter from Nepal dating to 1960–1970, consisting of a leather pouch for flint and tinder with a steel striker, decorated with silverwork and turquoise, handcrafted and in good condition with minor signs of aging.

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