{"product_id":"vintage-tibetan-ceramic-teapot-white-metal-overlay-dragon-monkey-vintage-collectable","title":"Vintage Tibetan Ceramic Teapot with White Metal Overlay - Dragon \u0026 Monkey Detailing - Vintage Collectable","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are vintage finds that make you stop and then there are pieces like this - that make you put everything else down and just stare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quite extraordinary vintage Tibetan ceramic teapot, encased in an intricate white metal overlay of exceptional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a piece that rewards closer inspection at every turn - because wherever your eye lands, there is yet more detail waiting to be discovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceramic body beneath is a deep, rich cobalt blue - vivid and luminous - decorated with bold red, yellow, and white florals that glow against that intense ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the shoulder, a band of red and white panelled decoration adds further richness and rhythm to the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver this beautiful ceramic, a fitted white metal framework has been applied with extraordinary care. Vertical metal straps run down the body, each one engraved, each one anchored at the base by a delicate pierced filigree bow. At the front, a beautifully cast metal dragon motif sits proud of the surface - bold, detailed, and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matching dragon decorates the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spout extends in a long, elegant curve and terminates in a finely cast dragon head - open-mouthed, alert, every scale rendered with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe handle sweeps out in a graceful arc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the spout meets the body, a large pierced filigree roundel - an intricate scrolling design of extraordinary delicacy - acts as the most beautiful decorative junction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there is the lid - a simple, domed white metal lid - and seated upon it, a beautifully cast little monkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrouching, alert, perfectly proportioned, it is the most delightful finishing touch imaginable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece of genuine character, artistry, and cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay it, collect it, treasure it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne piece. Once it is gone, it is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Details 🐒\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: H 13cm x W 14cm x D 14cm (including spout and handle: W approximately 24cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Tibetan ceramic teapot with fitted white metal overlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep cobalt blue ceramic body with red, yellow and white floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate white metal framework with engraved vertical straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast dragon motifs to body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragon head spout - finely detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge pierced filigree roundel at spout junction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePierced filigree bow details at base of straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite metal domed lid with cast monkey figure finial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker's mark present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural age-related patina throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne only available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Note About Our Vintage Finds 🕰️\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in our vintage collection has lived a life before finding its way to us - pre-loved, full of character, and looking for its next forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not new items, so please do expect the natural marks and signs of a previous life that come with age - these are part of their precious life story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will always photograph and note any obvious damage or imperfections in the listing so you know exactly what you are welcoming home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny questions? Just get in touch - we are always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Packaging 📦\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe take the safe arrival of every single vintage piece incredibly seriously. Before we even think about handing anything over to the postal service, each item is wrapped with real love and attention - layered in protective wrap, cushioned carefully, and nestled in tissue paper so it's cocooned and secure for its journey to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWherever possible, we use pre-loved packaging to help keep your treasure safe on its journey to you. 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe know how precious these pieces are - they've survived decades already, and we're not about to let anything happen to them on our watch! Every parcel leaves us feeling confident that your treasure will arrive exactly as it should - safely, beautifully, and ready to be loved all over again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor full details on postage and delivery, please see our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e© 2026 Clayful Thoughts™. All rights reserved.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clayful Thoughts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64583369884025,"sku":"CTV9018","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/3028\/4153\/files\/IMG_0233_hero.jpg?v=1789485889","url":"https:\/\/clayfulthoughts.co.uk\/products\/vintage-tibetan-ceramic-teapot-white-metal-overlay-dragon-monkey-vintage-collectable","provider":"Clayful Thoughts™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}