GRV 1929-265, Kendi

 
Objectnumber
GRV 1929-265
Style/decoration
Underglaze blue
Material
Porcelain
Dynasty
Edo
Country
Japan
Period
1670-1690
Dimensions
height 21,3 cm
Institution
Princessehof Leeuwarden
Description

Kendi on a short foot with a glazed base. The round sides with a bulbous spout, the cylindrical neck with an overturned rim. The sides with a landscape with pavilions, rocks, trees and clouds. The shoulder with a broad blue band and a striped one. The neck with tulip motifs separated by symbols, the rim and the spout with cloud motifs.

This kendi is decorated in Chinese Transitional style with a continuous landscape on the body and tulips on the neck. Related kendis are in several collections. This one was collected in Indonesia.

Object
Kendi