{"product_id":"antique-engraved-brass-teapot-bird-head-spout-sumatran-minangkabau-ceremonial-kettle-d68f3a17","title":"Antique Engraved Brass Teapot, Bird Head Spout, Sumatran Minangkabau Ceremonial Kettle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis striking teapot draws from the rich metalworking traditions of the Sumatran Minangkabau and broader Indo-Persian cultures. Characterized by a highly distinct cast bird or griffin head spout, kettles of this specific form were historically utilized as ceremonial water ewers rather than traditional stovetop teapots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe globular body is encircled by hand-engraved zigzag bands, echoing the traditional \"pucuk rebung\" motif recognized in regional artisanship. A stout swing handle arches over a tiered, domed lid topped with a delicate finial, anchored by traditional pinned joints. The deep, unpolished patina highlights the meticulous hand-etched details across the metalwork, positioning it as an exceptional object of cultural provenance for collectors of global antiquities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpecs\u003cbr\u003e Year Made: 1920s (Estimated)\u003cbr\u003e Materials: Brass finish over base metal\u003cbr\u003e Dimensions: 9\" H x 8.5\" W x 6\" D (Approximate)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eThis piece wears a heavy, natural patina consistent with age, alongside scattered verdigris and oxidation. A notable dent on the rim of the lid exposes a silver-toned base metal beneath the brass finish, and the attached lid chain shows typical wear and stretching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gilded Fossicker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53214802608309,"sku":"M4","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1029\/1327\/8133\/files\/p1_28567361-0952-460d-a7a6-eb6b14cd1d37.jpg?v=1788580658","url":"https:\/\/thegildedfossicker.com\/products\/antique-engraved-brass-teapot-bird-head-spout-sumatran-minangkabau-ceremonial-kettle-d68f3a17","provider":"The Gilded Fossicker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}