Teapot
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
Such elaborately decorated teapots were used only on special occasions in Tibet as the metal imparted a bitter flavour to the contents. Pottery or wooden teapots were therefore more popular for everyday use.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Hammered copper with applied cast brass, tinned on inside |
| Brief description | Teapot, copper brass, Buddhist ritual, Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Teapot of hammered copper with cast brass applied ornament. The vessel has a flattened globular shaped body with a short neck, and curved spout and handle. The teapot has a flattish cover surmounted by a lotus-bud finial. The body of the vessel is ornamented with six lotus-shaped panels, meant to appear as if strapped on, in each of which is one of the "Eight Buddhist Emblems". The foot is decorated with a lotus pattern. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Dora Creagh |
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| Summary | Such elaborately decorated teapots were used only on special occasions in Tibet as the metal imparted a bitter flavour to the contents. Pottery or wooden teapots were therefore more popular for everyday use. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.259-1916 |
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| Record created | January 27, 2006 |
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