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Teapot

c. 1860–90

India

Medium
silver
Measurements
Overall: 14 x 21 x 13.5 cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/4 x 5 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Ranajit K. Datta 2012.450
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The Hindu goddess of wealth on the lid has four arms, two of which hold lotus flowers.

Description

Made either for export or to appeal to the British community living in colonial splendor in India, this pot is a rare testament to the influence of the British Empire on consumer design during the period.

Shri Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, crowns the vessel as an apt divinity to preside over the horse races depicted on the belly of the teapot.
A bulbous silver teapot sits on a tiered pedestal base, featuring a curved spout and C-shaped handle with two light-colored rings. A relief band encircles the center, depicting figures riding horses between borders of scrolling and geometric patterns. The domed lid is carved with scrolling designs and topped by a seated figure with four arms. Fine relief work pieces together scenes of movement against the vessel's textured body.

Teapot

c. 1860–90

India

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