Vintage Tibetan Copper Ritual Teapot with Plate and Saucer

We are likely to send this to an auction house as the only similar ones online were sold by auction houses.
 
Our understanding is this is a teapot used in Buddhist rituals. The short squat body above a flat pedestal base has a ‘candlestick’ style finger loop handle only ¼ of the way from the spout, which we believe has an embossed and chased silver base and silver tip. The lid is flat with rim which, when turned over, functions as a tray or plate that fits above the mouth of the teapot. Also found inside is a smaller plate, or saucer. 
 
Most likely, this was purchased by our mother Nancy when she was living in Nepal 1966-1967. It does not appear to have ever been used.
 
Photos show these three pieces may have some wear and patina but are in very good condition for their age. 
 
H 3 ½” x L 8” x W 7”
1 lb 6 oz
 
Disclaimer: We have tried to make sure colors shown in photos are representative of the real colors of each item. We have tried to identify all imperfections in descriptions, but we may have missed some. If you are unhappy with your purchase, let us know.