Crescent-shaped kendi

anoniem, c. 1475 - c. 1524

This ewer’s form copies that of a leather waterskin. Chinese potters excelled in the imitation of artefacts in other materials. A small spout protruding from the side of the ewer could be used to serve its contents.

  • Artwork typekendi, waterkan
  • Object numberAK-RAK-1982-2
  • Dimensionsheight 15.5 cm x width 20.5 cm x depth 9 cm
  • Physical characteristicsporselein met onderglazuur blauw