1979, Antiquities. Jamjee 25-chetrum Bhutan

1979, Antiquities. Jamjee 

1979, Antiquities. Jamjee 25-chetrum  Bhutan

Text: Jamjee 25-chetrum Bhutan
Condition: used

Title:   Jamjee

Face value:     25 Ch

Stamp Currency: Chhertum

Country/area:            Bhutan

Year:   1979

Set:     1979 Antiques

Stamp number in set:           5

Basic colour:  Multi-coloured

Usage:            Franking

Type:   Stamp

Theme:           Antiques Pottery

Perforation

Stamp subject:           Antiques Pottery

Stanley Gibbons number:     420

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This is a beautiful tea pot. The shape, mix of metals and most particularly the extraordinarily rich, chocolate patina make this a most attractive piece.

The bulbous body of beaten copper is overlaid with bronze or brass ribs and plaques that are in the form of stylised cloud motifs embellished with overlapping tendrils around central roundels in-filled with Himalayan Buddhistic motifs.

A wide border of double lotus petals comprises the foot, a design that is mirrored in the top of the lid and the wide, tactile handle.

The spout emerges from a plaque decorated in high relief with wish-fulfilling jewels. The end of the spout and the lid finial are encased in silver; the spout

ending being engraved with Himalayan foliate patterning.

The interior has been tinned, which suggests that this item was intended for use and was not purely decorative.