Teacup

Description

Cup of white jade, with straight sides flaring to mouth and short narrow footring, part of a set with silver stand and copper cover, used for drinking tea: Tibetan, late 19th century AD

Museum reference

A.1990.62 A

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Teacup

Production information

Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Date

Late 19th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Jade

Physical description

Jade

Exhibitions

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

On display

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