Teapot

51-4-109A

From: Tibet

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 51-4-109A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tibetan
Provenience Tibet
Date Made 18th Century - 1935
Section Asian
Materials Ceramic
Technique Inlaid
Description

Dark reddish brown pottery; porcelain inlay in shape of three jewels (Buddhs, the law, and the sangha) in three places on body; three small porcelain inlays on necka nd three on lid. Ring base, fluted body(lotus) with rounded, expanding sides and high rounded shoulder; rope pattern at base of short neck. High spout from one side, wide strap handle with medial groove at other. Domed lid with knob. Lid and handle pierced for connecting cord(missing).

Height 22.2 cm
Width 18.5 cm
Depth 16 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Robert R. Service, 1951
Other Number 100 - Other Number

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