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Kendi
From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.
About this work
As can be seen from the inventory of Amalia's extensive collection of porcelain, she owned exceptional collector's items. The elephant receptacle, a so-called kendi, is a vessel for pouring water. The adjacent bowl is adorned with small, unglazed figurines of Daoist deities and was probably meant for making offerings on a Chinese altar.
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own descriptionSubjects
Credit lineKendi. c. 1600 - c. 1650. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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