Antique Tibetan Teapot - 19th Century Material - Brass This rare survivor was salvaged

This rare survivor was salvaged from a structure no longer in repairable condition

it could be earlier

making the interior easy to adapt for everyday use

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

The lacquer work over the top give the box extraordinary strength and durability

Antique Tibetan Teapot - 19th Century Material - Brass This rare survivor was salvagedThis 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