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A red pottery tripod ewer, — A red pottery tripod ewer, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 紅陶鬹

A red pottery tripod ewer,

A red pottery tripod ewer, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 紅陶鬹

An ancient red pottery tripod ewer from the Longshan culture dating to approximately 2500-2000 B.C. This ceremonial vessel demonstrates the sophisticated pottery techniques and aesthetic sensibilities of prehistoric Chinese civilization.

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

November 25, 2022

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 803

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A red pottery tripod ewer,, A red pottery tripod ewer, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 紅陶鬹

An ancient red pottery tripod ewer from the Longshan culture dating to approximately 2500-2000 B.C. This ceremonial vessel demonstrates the sophisticated pottery techniques and aesthetic sensibilities of prehistoric Chinese civilization.

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Bronze Age, Longshan Culture, Red Ware, Prehistoric, Ancient Art, Pottery, Ceremonial Object, Chinese