Unusual Oriental Brass Kettle / Teapot / Aquamanile / Jug.
Unusual Oriental Brass Kettle / Teapot / Aquamanile / Jug.
Shaped as a turtle(?) and decorated with lizards and snakes on his back.
The carrying handle is topped with a detachable lid to fill up the kettle and the turtle's mouth uses as a spout.
Chinese ? Japanese ?
Height: 18.5cm.
Length: 26cm.
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Unusual Oriental Brass Kettle / Teapot / Aquamanile / Jug.
Shaped as a turtle(?) and decorated with lizards and snakes on his back.
The carrying handle is topped with a detachable lid to fill up the kettle and the turtle's mouth uses as a spout.
Chinese ? Japanese ?
Height: 18.5cm.
Length: 26cm.