A Ming blue and white ribbed globular kendi

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A Ming blue and white ribbed globular kendi
with short slightly flaring neck and ribbed spout, painted around the shoulder with a band of scrolling flowers and leaves, the neck with trailing grasses, white metal mounts -- 7½in. (19cm.) high overall, (glaze crackled with some fritting.)
See Colour Plate 16.

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