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A Safavid Underglaze-painted Pottery Kendi, Persia, 17th Century
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for sale €8,775     $9,525
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A Safavid Underglaze-painted Pottery Kendi, Persia, 17th Century

17th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
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of squat form with waisted neck and flattened rim, the shoulder with globular spout, decorated in cobalt-blue with black outlining on a white ground with birds and insects in a landscape, bands containing floral and cloud motifs to the shoulder, pseudo-Chinese calligraphy to base, old French collection label to base.

18.8 cm. high

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Height
18.8cm (7.40")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this Safavid Blue White Kendi to the 17th Century.

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SA1187148
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H1391
Description
Of squat form with waisted neck and flattened rim, the shoulder with globular spout, decorated in cobalt-blue with black outlining on a white ground with birds and insects in a landscape, bands containing floral and cloud motifs to the shoulder, pseudo-Chinese calligraphy to base, old French collection label to base.

18.8 cm. high

Height
18.8cm (7.40")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this Safavid Blue White Kendi to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1187148
Dealers Internal Ref
H1391
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A 17th-century Safavid pottery kendi with blue underglaze painting depicting birds and foliage on a cream background.
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Archive I A 17th-century Safavid pottery kendi with blue underglaze painting depicting birds and foliage on a cream background.

A Safavid Underglaze-painted Pottery Kendi, Persia, 17th Century

Archive II A 17th-century Safavid pottery kendi with blue underglaze painting depicting birds and foliage on a cream background. View II
Archive III A 17th-century Safavid pottery kendi with blue underglaze painting depicting birds and foliage on a cream background. View III
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Archive V A 17th-century Safavid pottery kendi with blue underglaze painting depicting birds and foliage on a cream background. View V
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A 17th-century Safavid pottery kendi with blue underglaze painting depicting birds and foliage on a cream background.
A SAFAVID UNDERGLAZE-PAINTED POTTERY KENDI, PERSIA, 17TH CENTURY
Ref: SA1187148
A 17th-century Safavid pottery kendi with blue underglaze painting depicting birds and foliage on a cream background.
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  • ObjectPottery Vessels
  • Period17th century
  • StylePersian Safavid
  • MaterialFritware, Pottery, Ceramic
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsSide spout, Bulbous body, Underglaze bird motif, Flared neck
  • SizeH 18.8 cm (7 in)

This seventeenth-century Safavid pottery kendi comes from Persia and forms part of the pottery vessels category. Made from fritware, the ceramic piece has an underglaze blue and white finish displaying cobalt-blue tones with black outlining against a cream background. The squat body sits on a flat base and incorporates a waisted neck with a flattened rim, a globular side spout, and a flared neck. Painted decoration covers the surface, showing birds and insects in a landscape alongside floral and cloud motifs on the shoulder. Pseudo-Chinese calligraphy appears on the base alongside an old French collection label. The vessel measures 18.8 cm high. Suitable for display in a gentleman's library, the pottery vessel sits easily atop a sideboard today.

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Safavid blue and white ceramics were produced in 17th-century Persia, heavily influenced by Chinese porcelain imported via maritime trade routes. Persian potters adapted East Asian motifs, combining them with regional Islamic forms and indigenous decoration.

These vessels were typically crafted from fritware, a composite material made of quartz, clay, and ground glass frit. The surface was decorated with cobalt blue underglaze paint before a clear lead glaze was applied and fired.

Authentic pieces generally display a coarse, off-white fritware body, characteristic glaze crazing, and cobalt blue decoration showing varyingly soft or bleeding edges. The underside of the base frequently remains unglazed.

A historical ceramic vessel of this shape functions well as a standalone decorative accent on a wooden sideboard, desktop, or within a lit display cabinet alongside leather-bound volumes.

Dust the surface gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid immersion in water, detergents, or abrasive chemicals, as moisture can penetrate existing glaze crackle and weaken historic ceramic repairs.
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