Teapot
19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Decorated metal teapots tended to be used for special occasions in Tibet as the metal imparted a bitter flavour to the tea. Wood and pottery were more popular alternatives for day to day use. It was usual to first make the tea and then place the metal teapot full of already brewed tea on a brazier of smouldering charcoal to keep it warm.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Copper, brass and silver; tinned inside. Copper body; brass mounts, chased, repoussé and openwork; applied silver spout |
| Brief description | Teapot, copper brass silver, Tibet, 19th century. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery |
| Object history | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery. 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. RP 1910- 2707M |
| Summary | Decorated metal teapots tended to be used for special occasions in Tibet as the metal imparted a bitter flavour to the tea. Wood and pottery were more popular alternatives for day to day use. It was usual to first make the tea and then place the metal teapot full of already brewed tea on a brazier of smouldering charcoal to keep it warm. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.88-1910 |
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| Record created | January 17, 2006 |
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