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A blue and white 'frog' kendi — 明十六世紀 青花蛙形君持

A blue and white 'frog' kendi

明十六世紀 青花蛙形君持

A Ming Dynasty blue and white ceramic vessel in the form of a frog, known as a kendi or pouring vessel. This anthropomorphic piece combines functional design with decorative appeal.

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Two Americans in Paris, The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers

November 4, 2021

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 352

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A blue and white 'frog' kendi, 明十六世紀 青花蛙形君持

A Ming Dynasty blue and white ceramic vessel in the form of a frog, known as a kendi or pouring vessel. This anthropomorphic piece combines functional design with decorative appeal.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Kendi, Porcelain, Decorative Arts, Ming Dynasty, Chinese Ceramics, Vessel, 16th Century, Blue And White, Zoomorphic, Frog Form