Antique Tibetan Teapot - 19th Century Material - Brass Features: Traditional Chinese spring bench

Features: Traditional Chinese spring bench

This tansu is made from the highest quality keyaki / zelkova (Japanese red elm) wood

while at other times they were cherished as heirlooms and children’s play objects

with a history that spans centuries

approx 28cm diam x 53

Antique Tibetan Teapot - 19th Century Material - Brass Features: Traditional Chinese spring benchThis beautiful antique Tibetan butter teapot is made from brass & blackened wood. These teapots are most often from North East Tibet. They were traditionally used to serve yak butter tea. Teapots such as this one are now rare to find outside of museums. This teapot dates to the 19th century and uses repousse work motifs and traditional engraved floral designs. The handle is beautifully patinated. See below for similar museums. Similar examples can be