Tibetan Bronze Kettle and Pouch with Buddhist Motifs

A Tibetan bronze counter-flowing kettle and pouch, the kettle…
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A Tibetan bronze counter-flowing kettle and pouch, the kettle embossed with a seated Buddhist monk on both sides reserved against a profusely decorated field of Indian lotus, the spout issuing from a demon's mouth, the handle in the shape of a arching lion dog, the pouch embossed with a flower in the centre on one side, the border lined with similar design of petals, the other side plain of design, the edge with circular loops suspending shells, bronze bells and other small decorations, kettle: 21 cm high, pouch: 23 cm long, (2)

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.

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