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Kendi (Drinking Vessel)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and white ceramic vessel with handle and lid. The vessel has a bulbous body with a short neck and a small opening at the top. A handle extends from the side of the body to a small spout. The lid is flat and round with a small knob in the center. The vessel features a brown and white glaze with a floral design. The vessel sits on a beige surface against a brown background.

Artwork Details

Date
14th–ca. mid-16th century
Medium
Earthenware with cream white glaze and iron-brown underglaze decoration
Culture
Thailand (Si Satchanalai)
Dimensions
600 × 500 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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