Vessel
19th century (made)
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Water or beer pots of this type were based on the shape of the Chinese 'Pilgrim Flasks' and were made both in earthenware and metal in Tibet. They appear to have been more commonly made in eastern Tibet than in other Tibetan areas.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Red earthenware inlaid with pieces of porcelain before firing |
Brief description | Pilgrim flask, earthenware inlaid with Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, Tibet, 19th century. |
Physical description | Monastic pilgrim flask of dark red earthenware, with inlaid decoration of six plaquettes of Chinese blue-and-white porcelain impressed into the clay before firing. |
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Credit line | Purchased from J.C. Stevens, 38 King Street, Covent Garden |
Production | Chossschia District, Eastern Tibet |
Summary | Water or beer pots of this type were based on the shape of the Chinese 'Pilgrim Flasks' and were made both in earthenware and metal in Tibet. They appear to have been more commonly made in eastern Tibet than in other Tibetan areas. |
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Accession number | IM.31-1910 |
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Record created | March 14, 2006 |
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