Accession No
D 1976.21
Description
Porcelain teapot decorated with brass. From Samye Monastery.
Place
Asia; South Asia; Himalayas; Tibet; Samye; Samye Monastery
Period
Source
Williamson, Frederick [collector]; Williamson, Margaret Dobie (Mrs) [collector]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
D 1976.21
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Porcelain; Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Brass
Local Term
Measurements
220mm x 240mm x 190mm Weight 1.5kg
Events
Context (Field collection)
See note in record D 1976.1; Collected by: Williamson.Margaret.D;
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Porcelain teapot decorated with brass. From Samye Monastery.
Event Date 1976
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Teapot, the main body of which is made of pottery [porcelain], which has been glazed with a brown, brass coloured surface. The exterior of the vessel has been decorated with brass swirls, and stylised flower patterns along the body and round the spout. The lid is in the shape of a lotus flower and is attached via a chain.
Event Date 10/6/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
FM:99082
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