A duck-shaped vessel from Vietnam. 15th century. Made of stoneware and painted with a blue under glaze. It was possibly used as a kendi (a special type of drinking vessel, where the neck doubled as a handle and for filling the vessel.) There is a heavy Chinese influence on this piece, since it is in the shape of a Mandarin duck, which is symbolic of marital issues.
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French Vase - 1800's
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Duck Shaped Vessel
A duck-shaped vessel from Vietnam. 15th century. Made of stoneware and painted with a blue under glaze. It was possibly used as a kendi (a special type of drinking vessel, where the neck doubled as a handle and for filling the vessel.) There is a heavy Chinese influence on this piece, since it is in the shape of a Mandarin duck, which is symbolic of marital issues.
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