Teapot

Late 19th century Origin: Kashmir Material: Copper Provenance: Europe This teapot takes its form from the Kashmiri "kang", the traditional terracotta brazier used for warmth during winter. The rounded body, low stance, and enveloping profile echo the familiar domestic form, transforming a utilitarian object into a symbolic vessel The lid is crowned with a serpent finial, while the handle itself is shaped as a coiled snake—motifs deeply rooted in Kashmir’s ancient Nāga traditions. Nāgas, revered as guardians of water, life, and protection, occupy a central place in Kashmiri cultural memory. Their presence might suggest symbolic guardianship over the vessel and its contents. Rich vegetal repoussé work covers the surface, blending older indigenous symbolism with the refined metalworking vocabulary of Kashmiri craftsmanship. A rare domestic object where form, function, and belief converge. Private collection: Trām and Beyond

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