Tinder Pouch
ca. 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This pouch was used to hold tinder and a flint for striking a light. The steel ridge at the bottom was used to produce a spark when struck by the flint. The decoration of a brass openwork plaque in the form of two facing deer may be influenced by prehistoric Sino-Siberian art.
Object details
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Iron, brass and leather |
| Brief description | Tinder pouche, mechag, steel, gold brasss and leather, earthen Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | A leather pouch for containing tinder and flint for striking a light. The iron ridge at the bottom provides a means of striking a spark. Decorated with brass openwork plaque in the form of two deer. |
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| Object history | Bequest of Adelaine Gourlay. |
| Summary | This pouch was used to hold tinder and a flint for striking a light. The steel ridge at the bottom was used to produce a spark when struck by the flint. The decoration of a brass openwork plaque in the form of two facing deer may be influenced by prehistoric Sino-Siberian art. |
| Bibliographic reference | John Clarke: Jewellery of Tibet and Himalayas, V&A Publications
ISBN 1 85177 4238, 2004, page 87, no.73. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.26-1965 |
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| Record created | January 15, 2004 |
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