Period:Unknown Production date:19thC
Materials:copper, tin,
Technique:cast, soldered, riveted,
Subjects:dragon makara
Dimensions:Height: 35.50 centimetres Width: 41 centimetres Depth: 23 centimetres
Description:
Copper tea-pot washed with tin to appear as silver. The handle is shaped like a dragon, and the spout resembles a makara. The metal filigree is cast and then soldered and riveted onto the main body.
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![图片[1]-teapot BM-1925-0313.8-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01027364_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-teapot BM-1925-0313.8-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01027365_001.jpg)
Comments:The makara is a mythical creature often used to symbolise the Ganges river.
Materials:copper, tin,
Technique:cast, soldered, riveted,
Subjects:dragon makara
Dimensions:Height: 35.50 centimetres Width: 41 centimetres Depth: 23 centimetres
Description:
Copper tea-pot washed with tin to appear as silver. The handle is shaped like a dragon, and the spout resembles a makara. The metal filigree is cast and then soldered and riveted onto the main body.
IMG
Comments:The makara is a mythical creature often used to symbolise the Ganges river.
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