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Pouring Vessel (Kendi) with Flowers and Fruits

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White ceramic vessel with a bulbous body and a narrow neck and opening. A small protrusion on the left side resembles a spout. The body and neck are decorated with blue floral patterns and fruits. The background of the image is gray. The vessel is titled "Pouring Vessel (Kendi) with Flowers and Fruits".

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th century
Medium:
Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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