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Production: Unknown
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.
Given by Ivor H. N. Evans
Height: 18 cm
Length: 18.4 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1938-05-19) by Evans, Ivor H. N., MA
14th Century-16th Century
1300
-
1599
Base
Celadon glaze
Brass (alloy)
Stoneware
Accession number: OC.81-1938
Primary reference Number: 77837
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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