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A rare blue and white 'elephant' kendi — 明萬曆 青花瑞象形君持

A rare blue and white 'elephant' kendi

明萬曆 青花瑞象形君持

A rare blue and white porcelain kendi in the form of an elephant from the Ming Dynasty Wanli period. This functional vessel combines practical design with decorative artistry.

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

November 4, 2021

Estimate: $15,000$20,000

Lot 353

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A rare blue and white 'elephant' kendi, 明萬曆 青花瑞象形君持

A rare blue and white porcelain kendi in the form of an elephant from the Ming Dynasty Wanli period. This functional vessel combines practical design with decorative artistry.

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

Related themes

Kendi, Porcelain, Ming Dynasty, Decorative, Elephant, Blue And White, Wanli