Teacup stand

Description

Cup stand of silver-coloured metal, lobed flower form with tall narrow footring, decorated with characters, part of a set with jade cup and copper cover, used for drinking tea: Tibetan, late 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1990.62 B

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Teacup stand

Production information

Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Metal

Physical description

Silver

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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