{"product_id":"antique-other-metal-products-178","title":"OLD TIN TEA SAUCER, Copper-covered with floral design, incised and openwork-carved, set of 5【未翻訳:鳥】, Qing Dynasty (1616–1911 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn oval tea saucer with rounded, slightly raised ends. Circular openwork motifs are set on either side, and a narrow copper rim encircles the edge. The tin’s muted silver is delicately complemented by a fine line of copper’s yellowish tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground is incised with birds and flowering branches, the remaining surfaces filled with fine punchwork. The elaborate workmanship combines openwork carving, incising, and an applied rim; the reverse bears a Guangxu reign mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Qing dynasty, tin was used for tea utensils, including teapots and saucers. Easy to work, it develops a more subdued surface sheen with use. This piece likewise reflects the period’s taste for incorporating bird-and-flower motifs and openwork carving into everyday teaware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of age include surface wear, scratches, discoloration, slight distortion, and minor damage to the openwork and rim edging. Offered as a set of five; when paired with sencha bowls or small Chinese tea cups, one can enjoy the shadows cast by the openwork and the rich, deep tones of the tin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52930987098393,"sku":null,"price":40900.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/202608031428.jpg?v=1785753407","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-in\/products\/antique-other-metal-products-178","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}