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A large painted 'spirals' pottery jar,

A large painted 'spirals' pottery jar, Majiayao culture, Machang phase, c. 2200-2000 B.C. 馬家窰文化馬廠類型渦紋彩陶壺

A large painted pottery jar from the Majiayao culture, Machang phase, decorated with spiral motifs in contrasting colors. Dating to approximately 2200-2000 B.C., this vessel demonstrates the sophisticated decorative practices of ancient Chinese ceramics.

Spotted At: Auction House · Sotheby's

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

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $200,000 – $300,000

Lot 812

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A large painted 'spirals' pottery jar,, A large painted 'spirals' pottery jar, Majiayao culture, Machang phase, c. 2200-2000 B.C. 馬家窰文化馬廠類型渦紋彩陶壺

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