How fun to stumble upon a teapot display at the Michigan State Museum of Science and Culture. A teapot was used to show that culture is adaptive. Teapots are
dynamic and reflect the constant change in cultures. They are
symbolic; the preparation, service, consumption of tea all represent symbolic functions. Teapots are
diverse. While tea is consumed all over the world there are many differences in the type of tea used, how it is prepared, the equipment used and its social functions.
Enjoy these dynamic, symbolic, and diverse teapots from the display.
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| Porcelain double chamber tea pot |
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| Copper and Enamel Tea Pot |
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| Porcelain, late 18th C., blue and yellow enameling in Nepali style |
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| Carved red lacquer Teapot with figures in relief |
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| Unglazed clay Teapot in the shape of a finger citron |
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| Crystal, 18th Century Agate Teapot with carved loose rings |
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| 18th Century Jade Teapot |
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| Pewter Teapot, with copper cover of woven basketry design |
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| Pewter Teapot, coconut shell exterior, carved in relief |
How fun to stumble upon a teapot display at the Michigan State Museum of Science and Culture. A teapot was used to show that culture is adaptive. Teapots are dynamic and reflect the constant change in cultures. They are symbolic; the preparation, service, consumption of tea all represent symbolic functions. Teapots are diverse. While tea is consumed all over the world there are many differences in the type of tea used, how it is prepared, the equipment used and its social functions. 
What unique teapots. I would love finding them on display.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous teapots!
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