Elephant-Shaped Kendi, second quarter 17th century, Made in Iran, probably Kirman, Stonepaste; painted in shades of blue under

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Elephant-Shaped Kendi, second quarter 17th century, Made in Iran, probably Kirman, Stonepaste; painted in shades of blue under transparent glaze, H. 9 1/8 in. ( cm), Ceramics, This object in the shape of a seated elephant with cobalt blue and white designs is clearly modeled on a kendi, a type of Chinese drinking vessel. Unlike the Chinese originals, this Safavid example is made of stonepaste rather than porcelain and the elephant’s features are not as naturalistic

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Size: 3894px × 5201px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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