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Porcelain Kendi from the Wanli period (1573–1619) of the Ming Dynasty, China, decorated in underglaze blue with flowering plants and a bird, fitted with an elaborately worked white metal cover and neck mount with an attached chain; height 20 cm, width 14 cm, diameter 14 cm, in excellent condition with a very short glaze line on the body, minor surface scratches and stains, and a small thin chip to the foot rim.

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A lovely Chinese blue and white porcelain Kendi, decorated with flowering plants and a bird in underglaze blue. Fitted with an elaborately worked white metal cover and neck mount, with attached chain.
Dating to Wanli period, MING Dynasty.

Condition
Excellent overall condition. A very short glaze line to the body, minor surface scratches and stains, and a small thin chip/nick to the foot rim.

Dimensions
Height 20 cm × Width 14 cm.

Details

Era

1400-1900

Material

Porcelain

Country of origin

China

Dynastic style/period

Wanli (1573-1619)

Condition

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Height

20 cm

Width

14 cm

Diameter

14 cm

Estimated period

1550-1600, 1650-1700

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