Kendi

1650-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Kendi of porcelain, painted in red, turquoise-green; underglaze blue and blue enamel with plum-blossom, pomegranates and bamboo in six panels.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels
Brief description
Kendi, porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels; Japan, Arita kilns (Kutani type), Edo period, 1650-1700
Physical description
Kendi of porcelain, painted in red, turquoise-green; underglaze blue and blue enamel with plum-blossom, pomegranates and bamboo in six panels.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.9cm
  • Diameter: 16.2cm
Styles
Gallery label
(as at 2005)
Kendi
Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue and enamels
Arita ware (Kutani style)
JAPANESE; second half 17th century
Given by Mr E. Hart
C.362-1921
Credit line
Given by Mr Edward Hart
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.362-1921

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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