China
Circa 2300–2000 BC
Pottery
Height 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); diameter 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Provenance: Michael H., private collection
Chinese Neolithic pottery encompasses a range of distinct regional cultures active from roughly 7000 to 2000 BC, producing vessels in forms and surface treatments that varied significantly by period and location. The broad, low profile of this vessel, with a diameter more than twice its height, is a form found across several late Neolithic cultures and reflects the range of functional and ritual vessel types produced during this period. The unadorned surface and simple profile suggest a utilitarian rather than ceremonially painted type.
The piece dates to circa 2300–2000 BC, placing it within the later phase of Chinese Neolithic production, contemporary with late Longshan and related cultures of the central plains and Yellow River basin. At 4 3/4 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches in diameter the vessel has a compact but visually commanding low profile. Provenance is recorded as Michael H., private collection.
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China
Circa 2300–2000 BC
Pottery
Height 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); diameter 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)
Provenance: Michael H., private collection
Chinese Neolithic pottery encompasses a range of distinct regional cultures active from roughly 7000 to 2000 BC, producing vessels in forms and surface treatments that varied significantly by period and location. The broad, low profile of this vessel, with a diameter more than twice its height, is a form found across several late Neolithic cultures and reflects the range of functional and ritual vessel types produced during this period. The unadorned surface and simple profile suggest a utilitarian rather than ceremonially painted type.
The piece dates to circa 2300–2000 BC, placing it within the later phase of Chinese Neolithic production, contemporary with late Longshan and related cultures of the central plains and Yellow River basin. At 4 3/4 inches tall and 10 1/2 inches in diameter the vessel has a compact but visually commanding low profile. Provenance is recorded as Michael H., private collection.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
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