Paktong metal Chinese teapot with poem, flowers, circa 1900
$265.00 AUD
Paktong metal Chinese teapot of globular form with butterfly handles, decorated with a poem to one side, flowers to the other, the interior with a tinned infuser fitting.
Circa 1900
Paktong is an interesting alloy of zinc, copper and nickel, developed by the Chinese in the 18th century or earlier. It has a distinct whiter look due to the nickel, and the Chinese name ‘bai tong’ reflects this, translating as ‘white copper’.
| Condition | missing 1 screw from liner mount |
|---|---|
| Size | 19.5cm |
| References | Paktong is also known as 'White Copper', and is indeed an alloy which includes a quantity of the whitish metal Nickel, some Zinc, and mostly Copper. The result is a silvery metal that takes a lot longer to tarnish than Copper or Brass. It has traditionally been made in China for centuries. |
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