Teapot
1916 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This teapot is made from a single carved coconut shell. It was probably exhibited as a curiosity at the British Empire exhibition at Wembley in 1924.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Coconut and ivory |
| Brief description | Teapot with lid, carved coconut and ivory, Perlis, Malaysia, 1916 |
| Physical description | Teapot made from a single coconut shell with an applied spout and handle and a domed cover with an ivory finial. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed with the date 1335, translated as 1916. |
| Object history | This object was exhibited at British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, 1924. RF 1924/7870 |
| Association | |
| Summary | This teapot is made from a single carved coconut shell. It was probably exhibited as a curiosity at the British Empire exhibition at Wembley in 1924. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM 289-1924 |
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| Record created | April 27, 2005 |
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