Tea pot
| Accession Nr.: | 85.125.1-2 |
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| Type: | vessel; object for daily use; metalwork |
| Date of production: |
18th and 19th centuries
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| Materials: | silver |
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| Dimensions: | height: 20.3 cm |
This hemisherial silver pot stands on a low base. Its spout and handle end in dragon heads. The Eight Auspicious Symbols can be seen under the brim, and carved floral insets decorate the pot. Its hemisphreical cap is attached to the pot with a chain and is adorned with a line of lotus petals, and ends in a curved handle. The related silken cloth's invetory number is HFM_85.125.2 .