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Strike-a-light with a false coral in a silver setting and two fancy +
Strike-a-light with a false coral in a silver setting and two fancy +
Object Number 37-131-60/3024
Display Title Strike-a-light with a false coral in a silver setting and two fancy +
Descriptions
Object Description Strike-a-light with a false coral in a silver setting and two fancy diamond-shaped bosses. Outer rim of large headed brass bails. Short thong for fastening to belt; piece of flint inside
Inventory Description Case, leather with top flap, brass buttons, stone, silver curved edge, top ring,
Classification
  • Case
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tibetan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Tibet
Additional Geographic Terms Chamdo; Tibet, eastern border of; Szechuan Province, adjoining
Materials Leather, Silver?, Brass, Stone
Dimensions Overall: 11.3 x 6.6 x 2.7 cm (4 7/16 x 2 5/8 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-131-60/3024

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