Yuan Dynasty Pale Green Glazed Kendi nepalese and padre beads—the latter particularly

and padre beads—the latter particularly favored by pastoralist groups in East Africa

produced ceramics that were not only treasured locally but also widely exported across Asia via extensive maritime trade networks

Carefully modeled after the wooden chests used in daily life for storing robes

being an easily worked material

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Yuan Dynasty Pale Green Glazed Kendi nepalese and padre beads—the latter particularlyYuan Dynasty, c. 12791368 AD, Yunnan Province, China An exceptional and finely potted wheel thrown kendi of elegant proportions. The vessel features a rounded globular body resting on a gently splayed foot, fitted with a long, tapering straight spout and rising to a flared neck with a subtly protruding rim. It is covered overall with a softly crackled pale greenish beige glaze applied over a white slip, producing a luminous and refined surface of