Kendi
1630-60 (made)
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Bottle painted in two shades of blue and black. A scrolling band covers the flattened rim. A diaper band marks the upper neck, while five panels with split leaves divide its lower part. Four S-stems and flowers fill the shoulder, as well as a petal border. A series of seated figures in long robes amidst flowery stems decorate the body. A pair of fighting buffaloes are depicted under the spout. Four panels divide the spout with its petal-collar lobed nozzle. No mark.
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Materials and techniques | Fritware, underglaze painted in blue and black |
Brief description | Kendi (drinking vessel), fritware, underglaze painted in blue and black, Iran, Safavid period, 1630-60 |
Physical description | Bottle painted in two shades of blue and black. A scrolling band covers the flattened rim. A diaper band marks the upper neck, while five panels with split leaves divide its lower part. Four S-stems and flowers fill the shoulder, as well as a petal border. A series of seated figures in long robes amidst flowery stems decorate the body. A pair of fighting buffaloes are depicted under the spout. Four panels divide the spout with its petal-collar lobed nozzle. No mark. |
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Bibliographic reference | Y. Crowe, Persia and China: Safavid Blue and White Ceramics in the Victoria & Albert Museum (1501-1738) (London: Thames and Hudson, 2002): 99, Cat. no. 115. |
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Accession number | 900-1876 |
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Record created | June 11, 2009 |
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