Form must follow function, but beauty shouldn't be forgotten

A flint striker in the form of a bird

I was looking for an image for a scroll and I found this gem. from the Freer/Sackler museum. It's a Indian flint striker from the 17th century and it is beautiful. Both sides are cast or carved; the site doesn't mention its construction. I wish that I had metal crafting skills so that I could make one of these.