Not currently on display at the V&A

Jug

18th century- early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Although the shape of this vessel is that of a tea jug the presence of skull decoration suggests that it had a ritual use, perhaps for pouring water during ceremonies.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Hammered silver, applied mounts of gilt-brass repoussé and chased, vermillion inlay.
Brief description
Ch'ab-bum, hammered silver, gilt-brass mounts, repoussé and chased detail, vermillion inlay, Tibet, early 19th century.
Physical description
Holy water jug (Ch'ab-bum) of hammered silver, with applied mounts of gilt-brass with repoussé and chased ornament. The band of skull ornament around the neck is picked out in vermillion.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36cm
  • Handle to spout width: 29cm
  • Depth: 19cm
Credit line
Purchased from the Baillie Gallery
Summary
Although the shape of this vessel is that of a tea jug the presence of skull decoration suggests that it had a ritual use, perhaps for pouring water during ceremonies.
Collection
Accession number
IM.105-1910

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Record createdJanuary 17, 2006
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