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Collection of Three Chinese Neolithic Pottery

Origin

China

Period

Pre 18th Century

Materials

ceramic

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	6 in;	Diam.	6 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	15.24 cm;	Diam.	15.24 cm;

Condition

Fair. Minor losses. Surface wear and patina, retains some earth residues; Small chips on the rim as shown.

Creation Date

neolithical time

Description

A collection of three small Chinese Neolithic pottery jars consisting a red slender jar with large double ears, a grey and wide short jar with double ears and a more stocky jar with thick wall and engrave-decorated surface. They are all low fired stoneware, with the first two have a more polished surface. Devoid of any glaze or paint decorations, these small pottery pieces were probably unearthed in Gansu Province, Northern China, along the yellow river, the cradle of Chinese civilization.
The collection was from a western MA estate and they were purchased in Hong Kong in 1993. Each pieces has an authentication certificate with photograph issued by Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association and dated these piece between 3000-1524BC. From left to right on image 1, the height is 5", 4.3" and 3.1". The general size show is for packing purpose.

Styles / Movements

Asian, Traditional

Patterns

Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade

Incollect Reference Number

450345