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A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup, — A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 BC 龍山文化 蛋殼黑陶盃

A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup,

A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 BC 龍山文化 蛋殼黑陶盃

A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup from the Longshan culture, dating to approximately 2500-2000 BC. This ancient vessel is notable for its extremely thin, fragile walls, demonstrating advanced Neolithic pottery techniques.

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Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

May 25, 2023

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

Lot 816

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A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup,, A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 BC 龍山文化 蛋殼黑陶盃

A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup from the Longshan culture, dating to approximately 2500-2000 BC. This ancient vessel is notable for its extremely thin, fragile walls, demonstrating advanced Neolithic pottery techniques.

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Cup, Eggshell Ceramic, Longshan Culture, Ancient Ceramics, Chinese Art, Archaeological Artifact, Black Pottery, Eggshell Pottery, Neolithic, Ancient China