Duomuhu

Description

Tibetan-style cylindrical ewer (duomuhu) of painted enamel on copper, with body divided into three sections with different coloured dragons among clouds on a blue background, spout, lobed crown form rim, and two handles on rear: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century

Museum reference

V.2017.25

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Duomuhu, Ewer

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)
Tibetan

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Physical description

Painted enamel on copper, bound with brass; decorated with dragons among clouds on a blue ground

On display

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