A silver covered jar and dipper that has long feet, a chain connecting the body and lid.
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Unknown Maker, South American

Mate Cup with Bombilla

Maker

Unknown Maker, South American

Culture

South American

Title

Mate Cup with Bombilla

Year

1800s

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

silver

Geography

Place Made: South America

Dimensions

16.8 cm (6 5/8 inches) (height)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe

Object Number

13.1504

Type

Exhibition History

Trading Earth
Ceramics, Commodities, and Commerce
Apr 09, 2022 – Aug 03, 2025

Label copy

Tea is served and consumed in many ways. Teapots may have small holes in the body by the spout to strain out loose tea leaves. In South America, straws with perforated filters are used for drinking mate, a caffeine-rich infusion similar to tea. A double-spouted teapot ensures that no one needs to wait when sharing tea for two.

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Tombstone

Unknown Maker, South American
Mate Cup with Bombilla, 1800s
Silver
16.8 cm (6 5/8 inches) (height)
Gift of Miss Ellen D. Sharpe 13.1504

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