Tea cup
19th/20th century | Theodor Manak
Tea is served in the Himalayas on social occasions, religious rituals, business meetings, as a greeting or a farewell. The possession and use of such precious ensembles are reserved for high-ranking monks or the social elite. Guests of honor are served tea in such vessels on social occasions.
Tea is served in the Himalayas on social occasions, religious rituals, business meetings, as a greeting or a farewell. The possession and use of such precious ensembles are reserved for high-ranking monks or the social elite. Guests of honor are served tea in such vessels on social occasions.
Collection:
Theodor Manak
Time:
19th/20th century
Entry Date:
1972
Object Name
Tea bowl
Material/technology:
Nickel silver, agate
Copyright
Weltmuseum Wien
Collection area
South Asia, Southeast Asia, Himalayas
Invs.
151688_a_c