Antique Chinese Tinder Pouch, 1800's shells one smaller at 20mm long

one smaller at 20mm long x 13mm diameter and four at an average size 24mm long x 15-18mm diameter

Handmade in the 1930's-1950's

are an old mustard-yellow color which was produced in the early 1800's and sometimes in late 1700's

brown glass with blue stripes on the outer layer

Antique Chinese Tinder Pouch, 1800's shells one smaller at 20mm longThis 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!