Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Holder, Hot Water Dispenser |
Other Name |
Tea Set/Military Order of the Dragon |
Object Number |
2000.7.349 |
Collection |
Webb Cook Hayes |
Description |
silver; very ornate and detailed; the 2 sides or holders are made up of 2 dragons with entwining tails at the top (the hot-water pot sits on top of the tails); silver circle (which has a reed design) in the center with an opening which holds the spirit burner; Oriental markings on bottom of one of the feet; the feet are made up of the dragon's claw holding a ball |
Date |
1900 |
Year Range from |
1900 |
Dimensions |
H-8.74 W-6.378 D-3.543 inches |
Dimension Details |
width and depth measurement taken from tail to tail |
Material |
silver |
Made |
China |
Provenance |
part of a tea service; probably belonged to Webb C. Hayes because of the "The Military Order of the Dragon" symbol on the tray. |
Search Terms |
Oriental Military Order of the Dragon |