Tibetan Mechag Flint Striker

c. 1850
$1,280 USD
Make an Offer
Dimensions
W: 9.25" D: 3.75" H: 17.25"
Materials
Silver
Leather
Purchase Quantity
Collection #
CMPZ011
Estimated Shipping
$75

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's belt and doubled as a small pouch for flint and tinder. The finest strikers were finished with precious metals and decorated with repoussé and inlaid stones. This leather flint pouch is protected with silver and gold plated metalwork, beautifully decorated with repoussé scrollwork and inset with large beads of vibrant red coral.

The striker is elevated within a custom display case with a lucite front and mirrored backing, affixed with d-rings and wire for use as a sculptural wall hanging.

Questions? Ask us

What They're Saying

Elizabeth Krueger | Elizabeth Krueger Design

“PAGODA RED was extremely supportive in helping to pull accessory options together for the Lake Forest Showhouse. After providing them with details and our vision on how we were looking to finish our space, Laurene helped curate options that made it easy for us to edit and finalize. It's also no surprise that the unique pieces we used in our showhouse space were some of the first to sell.”

Receive our weekly email on design &
creating memorable spaces