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Object Number
37-131-60/3026
Display Title
Strike-a-light of pigskin; brass strip and fastening ring at top. +
Descriptions
Object Description
Strike-a-light of pigskin; brass strip and fastening ring at top. Once had ornamental boss on flap, now missing. Several striking flints in inner pocket.
Inventory Description
Pouch, folded flap, curved iron on bottom edge, brass band, loop on top
Classification
- Pouch
Department
Ethnographic
Culture
- Tibetan
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
/
Tibet
Additional Geographic Terms
Chamdo; Tibet, eastern border of; Szechuan Province, adjoining
Materials
Leather, Iron, Brass
Dimensions
Overall: 8.3 x 9.8 x 1.9 cm (3 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
37-131-60/3026
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