Kraak-type kendi

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)

Datec.1600-1640

MediumPorcelain, underglaze cobalt blue; white metal

DimensionsOverall: 19.4 x 15.4 cm (7 5/8 x 6 1/16 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionChinese kendi, porcelain, blue and white kraak porselein, with tall flaring neck and mammiform spout. It is painted with panels of foliage and horses in flight, with a stylized band of wave scrolls at the shoulder and the neck with leaf tip bands. It has a ruyi head motif below the spout, and silvered metal band is applied to the spout tip.

Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain

Object numberG01.2.34

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

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Status

On view