Teapot
early 19th century (made)
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Large teapots of this type are still used in Tibetan monasteries to serve tea to rows of seated monks during religious ceremonies in monastery halls. The two handles help the server steady his hands as he pours. The design, with its distinctive side in the shape of a monk's headdress, has been used since at least the early 15th century, when it was copied in Chinese porcelain.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | The vessel is made of hammered copper, with brass rim. The inside is coated with tin |
| Brief description | Monks cap ewer, copper brass, Tibet, early 19th century |
| Physical description | Monks cap ewer, with two plain handles, one on the left hand side, and one at the back. The lobed rim rises behind to an ogee-form. The deeply channelled spout is straight on top and curved underneath. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from Dudley B. Myers, Esq., Orleans Club, King Street, St James's, S.W |
| Object history | Purchased from Dudley B. Myers, Esq., Orleans Club, King Street, St James's, S.W. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. R.P. 1915/791M in File 122, part 3 |
| Summary | Large teapots of this type are still used in Tibetan monasteries to serve tea to rows of seated monks during religious ceremonies in monastery halls. The two handles help the server steady his hands as he pours. The design, with its distinctive side in the shape of a monk's headdress, has been used since at least the early 15th century, when it was copied in Chinese porcelain. |
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| Accession number | IM.7-1915 |
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| Record created | January 17, 2006 |
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