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Teapot

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

Metal teapots tended to be used only on special occasions in Tibet. Pottery and wood teapots were more popular for everyday use as, unlike metal, they did not give a bitter flavour to the tea.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Teapot
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Brass body, tinned inside. Applied copper rim and base; hammered, repoussé and chased detail
Brief description
Teapot, for ritual use, brass with copper rim, Tibet, 18th century.
Physical description
Teapot and lid; brass body, tinned inside. Applied copper rim and base; hammered, repoussé and chased detail.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27cm
  • Width: 31cm
  • Depth: 19.5cm
Credit line
Purchased from the Baillie Gallery
Summary
Metal teapots tended to be used only on special occasions in Tibet. Pottery and wood teapots were more popular for everyday use as, unlike metal, they did not give a bitter flavour to the tea.
Collection
Accession number
IM.87&A-1910

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Record createdJanuary 27, 2006
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