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East Asia, China, Neolithic Period. ca. 3300 to 2000 BCE. A sizeable hand-built terracotta jar with an inverted piriform body. The narrow base of this piece leads up a bolstering rounded shoulder to end around a slightly flared rim. A black linear motif has gracefully weathered away and is faintly visible in swatches found around the vase. A black streak of paint lines the border of the flared rim, giving it a rustic accent. The earthen surface is accentuated by the deep orange & red hues of its original decoration. A true relic of ancient China! Size: 6.5" Diameter x 7.25" H (16.5 cm x 18.4 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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#163048

Surface wear commensurate with use and age. Jar is intact and has previously been carefully repaired from several pieces with evidence of restoration. Minimal break lines visible. The jar features a faded painted motif which adds another dimension to the earthen surface which still bears swatches of its brilliant original patina. This is an aesthetically pleasing piece with great display value.