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Tall neck with roll-over collar, iron red and blue florals in "Imari" style.
Kendi Bottle
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Kendi Bottle

Maker Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century
Place of originChina
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions8 1/2 × 7 × 7 in. (21.6 × 17.8 × 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. Don Q. and Beverly Vining
Object number2016.15.11
Collections
Visual DescriptionTall neck with roll-over collar, iron red and blue florals in "Imari" style.
Straight sides, iron red and blue with green enamel dots in "Imari" style.
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