Kendi vessel
Kendi vessel

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Kendi vessel,

18th–19th century

Chinese
Qing dynasty, 1644–1912
y1929-337

Information

Title
Kendi vessel
Dates

18th–19th century

Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue
Dimensions
h. 17.9 cm., w. 13.0 cm., d. 10.9 cm. (7 1/16 x 5 1/8 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Ralph Hinchman, Class of 1916
Object Number
y1929-337
Place Made

Asia, China

Description
White porcelain underglaze-blue painted decoration. Colorless glaze. Compressed globular body; tall, narrow neck with flange below plain lip; base ring; bulbous spout with small nipple projecting from shoulder. On body, three pendant triangles filled with lozenge pattern and half of daisy. On spout, two stylized floral medallions and two clusters of cloud-pattern. On neck, rodent on fruited vine. Water jug. Bulbous spout helps moderate the flow of liquid as one drinks.
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing
Type
blue-and-white, canteens (vessels), vases, ceramics, chinese ceramics styles
Materials
underglazing, porcelain
Subject
mammals, lozenges, flowers (plants), cloud bands

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