These blue-and-white Vietnamese ceramics are of outstanding quality and rarity. The British Museum has been systematically building up its holdings of Vietnamese ceramics and now has the best collection in the UK. The kendi is unique and depicts two mythical beasts galloping through clouds and is the largest existing Vietnamese kendi in the world. The oviform jar has a central band of scrolling peony flowers.
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Title of artwork, date
Kendi & jar, mid 15th century
Date supported
2009
Medium and material
Stoneware
Dimensions
1) Kendi: 28 cm; 2) Jar: 43 cm
Grant
95000
Total cost
95000
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