{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-copper-brass-dragon-handle-teapot-ritual-ewer-himalayan-copy-4","title":"Large Antique Tibetan Copper and White Metal Ritual Dragon Ewer","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eantique Tibetan Copper \u0026amp; Mixed Metal Dragon Ritual Ewer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImpressive antique Himalayan ceremonial ewer featuring a hand-hammered copper body with applied repoussé dragon panels, dragon-head spout, cast dragon-form handle, lotus-petal pedestal base, and richly decorated domed cover. The vessel displays a warm aged copper patina together with elaborate Buddhist-inspired ornamentation and traditional Himalayan metalworking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial example weighing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e4,720 grams (10.4 lbs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the vessel was likely created for ceremonial or ritual use and combines sculptural presence with exceptional handcrafted detail. Condition includes losses to the dragon-tail element and lotus base, consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth (spout to handle): 15\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4,720 grams (10.4 lbs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Tibetan teapot is identical to a teapot- the Wessex teapot, given to Sir Merton Russell-Cotes (1835-1921) by the explorer Lieutenant Colonel Sir Francis Younghusband (1863-1942). In 1903-4 Younghusband led a controversial military expedition into Tibet. The Wessex teapot was featured and prominently displayed at the Dorset museum. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/www.dorsetecho.co.uk\/news\/14845220.treasures-from-across-wessex-going-on-show-at-dorset-county-museum\/\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis antique Tibetan bronze and copper teapot with metal repousse work, castings and hammering details is from the late 18th C\/ early 19th C. It is in very good condition except for the finial which has come off and needs to be repaired. This is a rare piece as very few teapots belonging to that period exist today. (Dimensions 15.5inches , 15 inches from spout to handle end) .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 15 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth (spout to handle): 15 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"Tibetan Keepsakes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68058587922475,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/3948\/9323\/files\/Photoroom_20261027_201638.jpg?v=1793202302","url":"https:\/\/tibetankeepsakes.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-copper-brass-dragon-handle-teapot-ritual-ewer-himalayan-copy-4","provider":"Tibetan Keepsakes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}