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Buddhist Holy Water Sprinkler (Kundika)
- Museum No.
- GK588
Photo No：160830_GL_0018
Color type：Color
| Title | Buddhist Holy Water Sprinkler (Kundika) |
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| Designation | |
| Artist | |
| Category | Ceramics (G), Chinese Ceramics |
| Country | China |
| Period | Tang |
| Century | 8th |
| Year | |
| Quantity | |
| Materials | porcelain with clear glaze |
| Dimensions | Height 27.2cm Mouth diameter 1.8cm Thickness 12.3cm |
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| Signature/Seals Etc | |
| Donor | Matsui Hirotsugu |
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A kundika is a distinctive bottle used in Buddhist rituals to sprinkle holy water. It typically has a jar-shaped spout on its shoulder and a long neck with a flange resembling a sword guard. This kundika of white porcelain has a slightly taut-feeling glaze and a relatively relaxed form.
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