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Holy Water Container (Kendi) in the Form of an Elephant16th century

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Ceramic globular vessel with milky off-white glaze, dark brown neck, rope-like applied handle, and sculptural animal head with coiled horns on one side

Unknown, Holy Water Container (Kendi) in the Form of an Elephant, 16th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Edward E. Masters, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Holy Water Container (Kendi) in the Form of an Elephant
Place Made
Thailand, Sawankhalok
Date Made
16th century
Medium
Wheel-thrown and molded stoneware with cream slip, underglaze brown painted decoration, and clear glaze
Dimensions
3 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (7.62 x 8.89 x 7.94 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Edward E. Masters
Accession Number
M.84.213.126
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
South and Southeast Asian Art