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Vessel

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Category
Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.8cm
  • Width: 15.2cm
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.
Collection
Accession number
IM.31-1910

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Record createdMarch 14, 2006
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