Pouring Vessel (Kendi) with Flowers and Birds, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620), late 16th–early 17th century, China, Porcelain with applied decoration painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics, Although presumably made for trade with Europe, the shape derives from that of the kendi, a vessel used in Southeast Asia for pouring and drinking.
Keywords:
Pouring Vessel, Kendi, Flowers, Birds, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, Wanli period, 1573–1620, late 16th–early 17th century, China, Porcelain, applied decoration painted, cobalt blue under transparent glaze, Jingdezhen ware, H, 7 1/2, 19.1 cm, Ceramics, presumably, trade, Europe, shape derives, kendi, vessel, Southeast Asia, pouring, drinking
Image ID:
The watermark in the image will not appear on the final download.