Tibetan Silver Repoussé Needle Case, c. 1850

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such strikers would hang from one's belt and often doubled as a small pouch for flint and tinder. The finest strikers were finished with precious metals and decorated with repoussé and inlaid stones. This leather flint pouch is decorated with silver and gold plated metalwork and three large beads of turquoise and red coral. The mechag hangs from a simple leather strap and three decorative leather beads hang below. The pouch contains two Tibetan prayer flags...

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such st...

In 19th-century Tibet, many men carried a fire striker to help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. Known as mechag, such st...

In 19th century Tibet, many men would have carried a flint striker along with several other tools that could help ensure survival in the often-harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. K...

Tibetan ceremonial silver studded conch with semi-precious stones, used in Tibetan Buddhism prayer rituals. Invokes water and rain, and is also used t...

A most wonderful addition to any table - a serving spoon that will make your friends talk to each other. An intricately detailed Repoussé peacock handled spoon. One of the most impre...

Yab-yum statue symbolizing a union of wisdom and compassion, masculine and feminine, active and passive, compassion and insight necessary for enlightenment. Has significant weight to...

Antique Tibetan Praying Crowned Buddha This buddha sits in a seating lotus position a triangular base. His many hands fan out behind his back. Two hands...