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A small, irregularly shaped ceramic vessel shaped like an animal, possibly a fish. It has a side spout with eyes painted near it and a tail or fin protuberance opposite. There are what appear to be fins on the side. The surface is beige with dark brown or black horizontal stripes and brushstrokes.
Kendi
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Kendi

Maker Thai, Si Satchanalai
Date15th century
Place of originSi Satchanalai, Sukhothai, Changwat, Thailand, Asia
MediumStoneware
Dimensions3 1/8 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (7.9 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.
Object number1989.13.105
Collections
Visual DescriptionA small, irregularly shaped ceramic vessel shaped like an animal, possibly a fish. It has a side spout with eyes painted near it and a tail or fin protuberance opposite. There are what appear to be fins on the side. The surface is beige with dark brown or black horizontal stripes and brushstrokes.
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