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A Tibetan parcel gilt silver teapot 18th century, the teapot is…
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Melbourne
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8-Oct-2018
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A Tibetan parcel gilt silver teapot 18th century, the teapot is chased and engraved all over with scrolling foliage motifs, elaborate lotus petal borders and various other flower patterns. Both sides of the body are decorated with central stylised cloud-shaped cartouches decorated with two figural scenes. Flanked by a dragon shaped handle, and a makara shaped spout inset with a tear-shaped turquoise cabochon. Approximately 488 gms silver, 18 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London.
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Oriental: Zother