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Purse

MOA: University of British Columbia

3174/1

Small flint purse. Pouch is stiff leather, with a front flap outlined in decorative convex metal squares that surround three protruding decorations, two of which hold a turquoise stone. The flap covers an interior pocket meant to hold kindling or flint. At bottom of purse is a thick, curved, steel flint-striking platform inset with gold floral motifs. Top of purse is edged in metal with a squared loop holding a leather thong which would enable the flint purse to be hooked to a belt.

  • Narrative

    Collected by the donor during trips to Tibet in 1988 and 1990.

  • Type of Item purse
  • Culture Tibetan
  • Material leather skin, steel metal, silver metal, turquoise stone
  • Measurements height 8.0 cm, width 14.5 cm, depth 1.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Barbara Cook
  • Received from Barbara Cook
  • Made in Tibet
  • Collection Date between 1988 and 1990
  • Ownership Date before May 30, 2016
  • Acquisition Date on May 30, 2016
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3174/0001

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