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C. 1850 CHINESE RARE FABULOUS KENDI
Catalogue:
Antiques:
Decorative Art:
Ceramics:
Chinese Export:
Pre 1900 item# 998420 (stock# 005510)
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Mimi's Antiques
tel.(443) 250-0930
$1500.00
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Circa 1850 Chinese Export Kendi. A Kendi is a well known form in the Southeast Asian repertoire of vessels and it has played a significant role in the rituals and daily life of the region since ancient times. Most kendi's
are made of precious metals such as gold, silver or bronze. It was used as a ritual container for holy water. This Kendi was probably made in the mid-late 19th century
for the european market. It has a a bulbous body, tall narrow neck, flange around the mouth and a mammar ...click for details
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