Antique Chinese Tinder Pouch, 1800's plastic buckle 63 grams of amber

63 grams of amber

The porosity in these coral beads lends to wonderful design creations

15mm front to back with 1

Very nice transparent rich dark amethyst color

Tibetan origin and antique

Antique Chinese Tinder Pouch, 1800's plastic buckle 63 grams of amberThis tinder pouch is a beautiful work of art, and was used along with flint to strike a spark, starting a fire. Hung from a belt, these were an essential survival tool, and could be from Tibet. Unsigned and over 100 years old. Measures 2. 5" x 2. 5" and has a flap which opens, and some nice details on loop and corners. Mixed metals: steel, brass & silver. Highly collectible!