{"product_id":"dragon-teapot-bhutan","title":"Vintage Himalayan Double-Dragon Ceremonial Teapot","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn extraordinary ceremonial teapot from the Tibetan and Nepalese metalworking tradition, built around a pair of sculptural dragons that rise from the body to form its handle. The vessel is richly worked throughout — an architectural pedestal base, repoussé ornament, a bird-like spout, a domed lid, and turquoise- and coral-colored accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragon and mythical-creature motifs have a long history in Himalayan tea and ritual vessels, where functional objects were often transformed into works of sculpture. Here, the almost fantastical proportions and beautifully aged surface give the piece a commanding presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected for its rarity and craftsmanship, this piece was featured in the photoshoot for Flamingo Estate's Bhutan Subscription Box — equally compelling as a vessel in use or as an object on its own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Tibetan\/Nepalese ceremonial teapot or ewer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMixed and silvered metal with repoussé and cast decoration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble-dragon sculptural handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise- and coral-colored cabochon accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage condition, with patina and wear consistent with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured in Flamingo Estate's Bhutan Subscription Box photoshoot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntended for decorative display\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTo purchase, please email \u003ca href=\"mailto:concierge@flamingoestate.mom\"\u003econcierge@flamingoestate.mom\u003c\/a\u003e. Local LA pickup is available, and standard shipping with insurance included is offered at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flamingo Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55989513322664,"sku":"ES00006","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/8670\/4730\/files\/DragonTeapotBhutan_1.jpg?v=1789671596","url":"https:\/\/flamingoestate.mom\/products\/dragon-teapot-bhutan","provider":"Flamingo Estate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}