Tibetan Nickel Brass Box, Flint Striker Pouch & Garuda Pendant (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 193)

$771.00

A repousse lidded box, a flint striker purse, and a small Garuda. The largest is a domed circular box, its repousse surface densely chased with scrolling foliate bands and auspicious motifs radiating from a central boss set with a cabochon of red enamel; smaller red beads punctuate the rim. Accompanying it is a chuckmuck (mechag), for lightng fires, its hardened leather body crowned by a curved iron striker plate and decorated with nickel brass appliques. Domed bosses of red and turquoise enamel across the face. The smallest piece is a brass pendant talisman cast in the likeness of a protective Garuda.

Provenance: private Lafayette, Colorado, USA collection

Condition: Good. Indentations and abrasions to box. interior was lined in blue fabric and has remains encrusted to the surface. Garuda pendant is rubbed with softening to fine details. Flint pouch has heavy patina and discoloration, but otherwise intact.