Nest Egg Auctions
Live Auction

Tribal, Jewelry, Art, Coins, and Asian

Sat, Sep 16, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 158

Two Himalayan ewers or tea pots

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
Exact origins unknown but believed to be Tibetan and fabricated of copper or bronze. Possibly utilized as tea pots or finishing pots. The pyramidal piece, the larger of the two (measuring approximately 12" high, 6" wide and 9" deep) exhibits green discoloration throughout and what appear to be repair welds in several spots. The smaller piece maeasures approximately 10 1/2" high, 8" wide (from spout to handle) and has a base diameter of 5". This piece exhibits a bit of surface wear and overall patina. Keywords: Tibert, Himalayas, Asia, Asian, tea, serving