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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Kendi with Blue and White Designs
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Kendi with Blue and White Designs

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumPorcelain
Dimensions8 x 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (20.3 x 14 x 14 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number1989.13.107
Collections
DescriptionGlobular body with bulbous spout-cylindrical long neck with outward flaring lip rolled downward, body flares inward to medium ring foot. White clay body, cobalt blue underglaze, clear gloss glaze except on base. Inside: potter's throwing lines evident. Outside: 6 circular parallel lines, 4 fern/plantain leaves on lower neck atop 1st line, bat alternated with design atop 2 lines. Body encircled with peonies, rocks, grasses, & water atop line on lower body - 2 lines at foot. Spout has 2 bats & 1 flower on bulbous area.
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