Chinese wedding teapot and a basket

Collections
1107398
Title
Chinese wedding teapot and a basket
Year/Period
1950
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Object size: H20.5 x Diameter 25cm
Accession No.
2005-00198
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Lim Chio May

Part of the bride’s dowry, the tea set is used during the traditional tea ceremony and is kept in a basket with a padded fabric lining and a cover. The teapot features a dragon motif which symbolises prosperity.

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