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Two miniature black 'eggshell' pottery stemcups — Two miniature black 'eggshell' pottery stemcups Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 蛋殼黑陶高足盃兩件
Two miniature black 'eggshell' pottery stemcups

Two miniature black 'eggshell' pottery stemcups Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 蛋殼黑陶高足盃兩件

Two miniature black 'eggshell' pottery stemcups from the Longshan culture, characterized by their extremely thin and delicate black ceramic construction. These vessels represent sophisticated pottery techniques from ancient China around 2500-2000 B.C.

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

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Lot 820

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Two miniature black 'eggshell' pottery stemcups, Two miniature black 'eggshell' pottery stemcups Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 B.C. 龍山文化 蛋殼黑陶高足盃兩件

Two miniature black 'eggshell' pottery stemcups from the Longshan culture, characterized by their extremely thin and delicate black ceramic construction. These vessels represent sophisticated pottery techniques from ancient China around 2500-2000 B.C.

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Ancient Pottery, Longshan Culture, Stemcups, Miniature Vessels, Black Ceramics, Eggshell Pottery, Neolithic, Chinese Archaeology