OKS 1979-4, Kendi

 
Objectnumber
OKS 1979-4
Style/decoration
Monochrome brown with white slip
Material
Porcelain
Dynasty
MING; QING
Country
China
Period
1640-1660
Dimensions
height 17,2 cm
Institution
Princessehof Leeuwarden
Description

Kendi on a short foot with a sandy, glazed base. The globular body and the mammiform spout ribbed. The short neck with a disk-shaped rim. Covered overall with a brown glaze, the shoulder with floral sprays in white slip.

This kendi is an example of Zhangzhou slip-decorated wares. The ribbing on the spout and body are characteristic as is the grit in the glaze of the base. The disk shape of the rim is typical of mid 17th century kendis. It was acquired in Indonesia.

Object
Kendi