Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

A large 'eggshell' pottery tankard, — A large 'eggshell' pottery tankard, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 蛋殼陶盃

A large 'eggshell' pottery tankard,

A large 'eggshell' pottery tankard, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 蛋殼陶盃

A large eggshell pottery tankard from the Longshan culture, dating to approximately 2500-2000 B.C., characterized by its extremely thin and delicate walls. This refined ceramic represents the sophisticated techniques of Longshan pottery production.

🔨 Auction Lot

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

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 826

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

A large 'eggshell' pottery tankard,, A large 'eggshell' pottery tankard, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 蛋殼陶盃

A large eggshell pottery tankard from the Longshan culture, dating to approximately 2500-2000 B.C., characterized by its extremely thin and delicate walls. This refined ceramic represents the sophisticated techniques of Longshan pottery production.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Tankard, 2500-2000 BC, Longshan Culture, Refined Technique, Ritual Vessel, Neolithic Period, Archaeological Artifact, Thin-Walled Ceramics, Eggshell Pottery, Ancient China