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Pouring Vessel (Kendi) with Flowers and Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a white pourer with a blue design. It has a spout on the left and a flared mouth. The body of the pourer is bulbous. The design on the pourer includes flowers and birds. The background is grey and darkens toward the top.

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Porcelain with applied decoration painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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