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LOT 30

Lot 30

A Large Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Phase, Neolithic Period, 3rd Millennium BC

A Large Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Phase, Neolithic Period, 3rd Millennium BC
Lot 30 Details
A Large Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Phase, Neolithic Period, 3rd Millennium BC

新时期时代 仰韶文化 马厂类型彩陶蛙纹罐

The globular jar flanked by two loop handles, the body painted with broad zigzag 'arms' with paw/finger-like terminals connecting two medallions on each side
height 14.5 in — 36.8 cm

Estimate $1,500-$3,000

Realised: $4,500
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Large Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Phase, Neolithic Period, 3rd Millennium BC
  • A Large Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Phase, Neolithic Period, 3rd Millennium BC
  • A Large Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Phase, Neolithic Period, 3rd Millennium BC
Provenance:

H.H. Pao Collection, Toronto
多伦多鲍恒发家族珍藏
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Note:

Similar examples can be found at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, accession number 2000.106.1014; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession number 2015.500.7.9; and Sotheby's New York, March 20, 2007, lot 580
类似彩绘陶罐请参阅多伦多安大略省皇家博物馆,藏品编号2000.106.1014
纽约大都会博物馆,藏品编号2015.500.7.9
纽约苏富比2007年3月20日,拍品编号580

Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, accession number 2000.106.1014
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession number 2015.500.7.9
Sotheby's New York, March 20, 2007, lot 580
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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