Ancient Thai Ban Chiang Pottery Vessels, ex-Schmitt
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Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 800 to 300 BCE. A collection of 6 ancient Thai pottery vessels from the neolithic culture named after the famous Ban Chiang archeological site. Two in this group exhibit a textured patterning across their bodies via pressing into the wet clay. This pottery was made by hand using a paddle and anvil to shape the profile and then incising the cord-marked design, utilizing fibrous materials such as rope, or incised with a stylus, likely made of wood. Ban Chiang is considered by UNESCO to be the most important prehistoric settlement so far found in Southeast Asia with a vibrant pottery tradition. Size of vessel with flared rim: 5" L x 4" H (12.7 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
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#174885
Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 800 to 300 BCE. A collection of 6 ancient Thai pottery vessels from the neolithic culture named after the famous Ban Chiang archeological site. Two in this group exhibit a textured patterning across their bodies via pressing into the wet clay. This pottery was made by hand using a paddle and anvil to shape the profile and then incising the cord-marked design, utilizing fibrous materials such as rope, or incised with a stylus, likely made of wood. Ban Chiang is considered by UNESCO to be the most important prehistoric settlement so far found in Southeast Asia with a vibrant pottery tradition. Size of vessel with flared rim: 5" L x 4" H (12.7 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#174885
Condition
Chips and small losses to rims. Surface wear commensurate with age and exposure on all. Earthen and mineral deposits throughout.
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Ancient Thai Ban Chiang Pottery Vessels, ex-Schmitt
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