Tibetan Copper Lidded Wine/Tea Pot

3D Model

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 x 14.25 x 8.5

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