Teapot

Lhasa, Tibet, 18th – early 19th century

Made of coloured metals; spout and lid decorated with a lotus flower and jewel. Stylised ornamental foliage and meander on the neck.

H: 31 cm

O 1294

Gift of Vladimír Piskáček, 1999.

Tibetans usually take their tea with yak butter and salt. It is an energising beverage with a distinctive taste.