Teapot
19th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This type of teapot is made in a distinctly Nepalese style though the shape is distantly derived from tall Chinese Du mohou ewers. They may have been made in the Kathmandu Valley for export to Tibet.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Brass body, repoussé, chased and openworked; with applied brass plaques. Cast brass spout and handle |
| Brief description | Teapot with applied plaques and dragon-handle, brass, Tibet, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Brass teapot oranmented with brass plaques and repoussé, chased and openwork detail. Cast brass spout and dragon-handle. |
| Credit line | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery |
| Object history | Purchased from the Baillie Gallery. 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 1910- 2707M |
| Summary | This type of teapot is made in a distinctly Nepalese style though the shape is distantly derived from tall Chinese Du mohou ewers. They may have been made in the Kathmandu Valley for export to Tibet. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IM.108-1910 |
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| Record created | January 27, 2006 |
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