Tibetan teapots are highly prized by collectors. Tea pots of various materials and details were historically found homes in Tibetan households and reflected uponthesocial and economic status ofthese homes. Iron and silver teapots with damascene silver inlay work such as this one was a rarity and highly prized. Teas drinking in Tibetan society remains as popular as in the past but traditional teapots for convenience and cost have been replaced by the modern thermos flasks.
Tibetan homes are witnessing a renewed interest in Tibetan teapots -for use during Tibetan ceremonies - weddings, new year and other occasions. Antique teapots that adorned the homes of the aristocracy - made of metal with intricate details and carvings are suddenly a rage once more.
Weighing over 2kilos in weight this 10.75” x10.75” rare and antique Tibetan teapot was probably made in the 17-19th century in Eastern Tibet. Theteapot is in perfect condition without any visible damages and constructed iron and silver and covered with damascene workthroughout. The teapot is shaped like a traditional Tibetan teapot and has a typical makara spout and a dragon handle .
