{"product_id":"vintage-silver-plated-tibetan-teapot-1970s","title":"Vintage Silver Plated Tibetan Teapot - 1970's","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful Tibetan butter teapot is a very good quality reproduction piece made in Nepal in the 1970's. This highly decorative work of art is made from repousse worked metal alloys in the traditional style. It has an elegant handle in the shape of a tiger with a mythical makara beast spout. Makara has the trunk of an elephant, the jaw of a crocodile, the tusks of a boar, and the feet of a lion. It is the tenth sign of the Indian zodiac corresponding to Capricorn. The body of the teapot is decorated with gilt brasswork depicting the Tibetan auspicious symbols; left turning conch, endless knot, the parasol \u0026amp; the banner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe repousse work is mostly repeating floral designs with a lotus petal design on the base. Used in Tibet to serve Yak tea. It would make a very dramatic statement piece with accent lighting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor further information on Tibetan symbolism, see\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTibetan Buddhist Symbols\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eby R Beer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom Tibet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £15\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551702933813,"sku":"A01706","price":613.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/A01706Lifestyle.jpg?v=1789234359","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/vintage-silver-plated-tibetan-teapot-1970s","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}