LIGHTER Iron and Bronze with Coral and Turquoise Tibet, 18th century Dimensions: Wide 13 cm Height 9,5 cm Weight: 254 grams Intricately designed lighter with curved iron blade to ignite the fire. Flint and tinder were usually kept in the pocket. The ornamental design also includes a decorative makara face in the lower centre and two makaras with opened mouths framing the turquoise stone inlay. The back of the lighter is simpler in design but also has decorative incisions on the golden border.