Ewer
18th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
The style of this type of tall cylindrical teapot shows that they were made by Newar craftsmen, probably in the Kathmandu Valley. Such vessels may have been made for export to Tibet or alternatively for Tibetan patrons in Tibet. The shape is based on more ancient Chinese doumo hu vessels.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, brass and copper, with repoussé, openwork and semi-precious stone inlay. |
| Brief description | Ewer, one of pair, silver copper brass, jewelled, Tibet, 18th century. |
| Physical description | One of a pair of monastic ewers, with cover. The ewer is ornamented with silver, copper and brass applied plaques, and bands of repoussé and openwork decoration, containing figures of Tantric deities, and semi-precious stone inlay. |
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| Credit line | Purchased from Imre Schwaiger |
| Object history | Purchased from Imre Schwaiger, 39 Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, W. 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 1911- 3340M |
| Summary | The style of this type of tall cylindrical teapot shows that they were made by Newar craftsmen, probably in the Kathmandu Valley. Such vessels may have been made for export to Tibet or alternatively for Tibetan patrons in Tibet. The shape is based on more ancient Chinese doumo hu vessels. |
| Associated object | IM.100-1911 (Set) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.99-1911 |
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| Record created | January 27, 2006 |
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