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Kendi: OC.81-1938

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware kendi (drinking vessel) of compresssed globular form, with carved fluting on neck. Neck possibly luted onto body. Body subdivided into four registers, which are delimited by three sets of circular bands. There is a floral scroll incised on the shoulders, a peony scroll incised on the body, and a scroll incised on the lower body. Vertical fluting incised on lower register. Grey celadon glaze
Decorative brass fittings on handle rim and spout head.
Foot glazed. Base unglazed with grey biscuit visible.

Legal notes

Given by Ivor H. N. Evans

Measurements and weight

Height: 18 cm
Length: 18.4 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1938-05-19) by Evans, Ivor H. N., MA

Dating

14th Century-16th Century
1300 - 1599

Components of the work

Base

Materials used in production

Celadon glaze
Brass (alloy)
Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing
Incising
Fluting

Identification numbers

Accession number: OC.81-1938
Primary reference Number: 77837

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 22 April 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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