Flint pouch

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 99.17.1
Type: object for daily use; metalwork; costumes; accessory
Date of production:
20th century
Place of production:
Materials: copper; leather; silver; steel
Dimensions: height: 5.7 cm
width: 8 cm
The flint pouch (halha: xet) is usually hung on the belt of Mongolian men next to the knife and chopsticks. The leather bag, framed with silver plate, is hinged to the top of the hanger, to which two copper plates (flower and endless knot patterns) and a thick leather ribbon hanger are attached.