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Tibetan Copper Lidded Wine/Tea Pot

Tibetan Copper Lidded Wine/Tea Pot

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Teapot with silver alloy fittings, handle, and spout, profusely decorated with Buddhist symbols and mythical creatures such as a chased repousse dragon and makara. Ritual teapots of this ilk with dragon handles and spouts coming from the jaws of Makara were used for special ceremonies such as weddings.

Date: Very late 19th century or early 20th century

Dimensions (in inches): 15.25 (H) x 14.25 (W) x 8.5 (D)

Publication Date

1900

Keywords

William Lindgren, Tibet, pot, St. Cloud State University

Comments

Part of the William M. Lindgren Asian Art Collection housed in the St. Cloud State University Archives. Item 2034

Tibetan Copper Lidded Wine/Tea Pot

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