Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Kendi
A fine and rare Chinese blue and white kendi, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1572-1620), very finely decorated to the sides with six panels containing varied scenes of figures and pavillions within landscapes, with a flower shaped mouthrim, the blue of a strong and rich tone. Together with an inscribed Japanese wooden box. 7.09 in. high, 5.91 in. diameter
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- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese antiquities by dynasty - Ming Dynasty 1,266
- Chinese ceramics, decoration - blue and white, other 776
- Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period - Wanli mark 118
- Chinese ceramics, item type
- oriental objects - kendi (pouring vessels) 50
