Teacup case

Description

Circular teacup case of brass with hinged cover, engraved on sides with dragons and on top with a shou symbol, used by the Dalai Lama, everyday use: Tibet, Chinese

Museum reference

A.1932.77 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Teacup case

Production information

Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Style / Culture

Chinese

Materials

Brass

Physical description

Brass; engraved on sides with dragons and on top with a shou symbol

Associations

Previous owner: Dalai Lama