A Tibetan parcel gilt silver teapot 18th century, the teapot is…
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A Tibetan parcel gilt silver teapot 18th century, the teapot is chased and engraved all over with scrolling foliage motifs, elaborate lotus petal borders and various other flower patterns. Both sides of the body are decorated with central stylised cloud-shaped cartouches decorated with two figural scenes. Flanked by a dragon shaped handle, and a makara shaped spout inset with a tear-shaped turquoise cabochon. Approximately 488 gms silver, 18 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Michael Backman, Ltd, London.

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  • Parcel Gilt - An item or component that is partially gilded, the purpose of the gilding being to accentuate the decoration. For example a silver vessel may have gilded highlights, or the leg of a table or chair may have gilded carvings.

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