Kendi
1580-1630 (made)
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A 'kendi' is a spouted drinking vessel popular in south-east Asia. In the 16th century, kendis made in China for the south-east Asian market were also exported to Europe and the Middle East. There they found new uses. In Iran they were used as the bases of water pipes, also known as 'kalians'. They held the water through which the smoke was drawn to cool it.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in underglaze blue |
| Brief description | Kendi, porcelain painted in underglaze blue, China, Jingdezhen, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), ca.1580-1630 |
| Physical description | Kendi of porcelain with squat body and spout and tall neck. Painted with a sketch-like horse design in blue. |
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| Object history | Purchased from Robert Murdoch Smith, accessioned in 1876. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. From the RICHARD collection, Iran |
| Summary | A 'kendi' is a spouted drinking vessel popular in south-east Asia. In the 16th century, kendis made in China for the south-east Asian market were also exported to Europe and the Middle East. There they found new uses. In Iran they were used as the bases of water pipes, also known as 'kalians'. They held the water through which the smoke was drawn to cool it. |
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| Accession number | 1571-1876 |
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| Record created | March 7, 2000 |
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