{"product_id":"antique-other-metal-products-179","title":"OLD PETAL-SHAPED TIN TEA SAUCER, Copper-covered, set of 5, Qing Dynasty (1616–1911 CE)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA petal-shaped tea saucer with pronounced projections to left and right and shallow notches at top and bottom. Simply fashioned from hammered tin, it is finished with a narrow copper rim that follows the contour. It is distinguished by a broad, gently arched surface and an undulating outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Qing dynasty, craftsmen exploited tin’s soft, silvery appearance and its ease of working to produce numerous tea utensils such as teapots and tea saucers. This example is unadorned; its interest lies in the vessel’s form and the combination of different metals. The reverse bears a square mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface bears a network of fine abrasion marks, imparting a soft, subdued white to the tin. The copper encircling the rim has assumed a restrained yellow‑brown, the two metals’ tones blending together with quiet harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhibits wear consistent with age, including scuffs, scratches, discoloration, and slight distortion. Offered as a set of five; when paired with sencha bowls or Chinese teacups, the broadly spreading petal-shaped outline is particularly striking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52930987196697,"sku":null,"price":1048.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/202608031457.jpg?v=1785753521","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-nz\/products\/antique-other-metal-products-179","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}