Fire Starter

Fire Syringe

22099

From: Burma | Mandalay

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 22099
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Shan
Provenience Burma | Mandalay
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Wood | Cloth | Leather | Flax
Description

Shan fire starting syringe. Wooden container with wooden plunger which fits very tightly. Attached is a small cloth pouch which is filled with flax. With leather as well. Card says "Engine, Stran fire engine."

Credit Line Gift of William Henry Furness 3rd, Alfred Craven Harrison Jr. and Hiram M. Hiller, 1900

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