{"product_id":"stone-chip-inlay-brass-teapot","title":"Stone Chip Inlay Brass Teapot: The Mosaic Guardian","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eVibrant amber stone fragments shatter the dark, antiqued metal of this stone chip inlay brass teapot. It merges heavy foundry work with delicate lapidary mosaic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Cast from solid brass, the vessel is entirely enveloped in a meticulous, hand-set matrix of warm-toned stone chips.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e The smooth, amber and honey-colored stone mosaic vividly contrasts against the dark, earthen oxidation of the exposed brass reliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Engineered with a stout, bulbous body resting on a flared pedestal base, completed by a domed lid secured with a classic metal chain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIntended use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e Designed primarily as a striking tabletop accent, it features a soaring, lion-shaped handle and a mythological avian emblem flanking its ceremonial spout.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry and Iconography of the Mythological Teapot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn the specialized metalworking ateliers of northern India, the technique of stone chip inlay elevates solid metal into a canvas of vibrant, fractured light. Artisans painstakingly hand-cut and set hundreds of individual mineral fragments to create the intricate, brick-like mosaic that blankets this vintage mosaic brass kettle. The prominent, raised appliqués—a roaring leonine handle and a central winged guardian—draw direct inspiration from the fierce protectors guarding ancient temple thresholds. By merging this rugged architectural symbolism with delicate, honey-toned inlay, the creator achieves a breathtaking balance of sovereign power and intricate refinement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this vibrant artifact on a dark walnut sideboard or a glass-fronted curio cabinet, where ambient light can catch the warm, amber-toned mosaic. It functions flawlessly as an antique brass teapot for living room display, making it a profound Diwali or housewarming gift for a connoisseur of regional Indian crafts. Standing at exactly eight point one inches tall, the vessel matches the vertical height of a classic desktop hourglass, establishing a highly ornate but space-conscious focal point. At just under a kilogram, the concentrated mass of the cast metal provides highly stable structural permanence to the flared pedestal. The exhaustive artisanal patience required to individually shape and apply each miniature stone fragment across a curved surface validates this Himalayan stone inlay decor as an elite achievement in functional art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCarry the heavy, jeweled mosaic motif directly into your entertaining space by utilizing a matching elephant foot ashtray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46118163447983,"sku":"VSP-017","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/33_Compressed.jpg?v=1761894444","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/stone-chip-inlay-brass-teapot","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}