Kendi with Decoration of Birds and Flowers
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Ming Dynasty
Datelate 16th - mid 17th century
MediumBlue and white earthenware with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (19.1 x 11.4 cm)
Inscribed"B-263" (Breitbart collection)
Credit LineGift of Sheldon L. Breitbart
Object number75.45.67
Not on view
DescriptionKendi has tall narrow neck with flared rim below mouth. Bulbous body has mammiform spout on one side, tapered foot. Design consists of scrollwork on neck rim, birds on flowering branches on neck, petal lappets on shoulders. Body has design of flying, standing, and swimming water birds among plants. Spout has two Buddhist lozenges and two wheels around it. On bottom is underglaze blue shop mark.Published ReferencesPope, J.A., _Chinese Porcelains Frm the Ardebil Shrine_, 1954, Plate 97. _Museum Bulletin_, February 1976
Unknown
10th century-13th century
