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Collection of Three Chinese Neolithic Pottery

Offered by: Tishu

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.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Fair. Minor losses. Surface wear and patina, retains some earth residues; Small chips on the rim as shown.
Creation Date:	neolithical time
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	450345

Dimensions

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

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.