Teapot
18th century (made)
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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
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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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. |
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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 created | January 27, 2006 |
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