{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-tinder-pouch-with-fire-striker-leather-bronze","title":"Antique Tibetan Tinder Pouch with Fire Striker – Leather \u0026 Bronze","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique Tibetan tinder pouch combining aged leather, openwork bronze mounts and a forged iron fire striker. Traditionally carried at the belt, such pouches held tinder for catching sparks and formed part of everyday Himalayan travelling equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark, patinated leather contrasts with the pierced scrollwork of the metal decoration. The pouch opens and retains traces of dried plant material, possibly remnants of tinder. A carrying handle in a brass\/copper alloy completes the construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather pouch with openwork bronze decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForged iron fire striker and brass\/copper-alloy handle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 105 g.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 9.4 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight including handle: 8.1 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTibet; early 20th century or earlier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood antique condition, with wear to the iron striker and a developed patina on the original leather. The carrying handle is sound. One small fastening element securing a bronze decorative plate is missing; the plate remains stable. Traces of dried plant material remain inside the pouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection \u0026amp; display\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA compact example of traditional Himalayan equipment, suited to a collection of Tibetan objects, nomadic material culture or a cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55321734447442,"sku":"M6530","price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/tibetan-tinder-pouch-fire-striker-m6530-1.jpg?v=1793713667","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-tinder-pouch-with-fire-striker-leather-bronze","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}