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297 - A Painted Pottery Jar, Neolithic Period, Majiayao Culture, Banshan Phase, circa 2600-2300 BCthe jar of bulbous form with flared rim and twin strap handles at the shoulder. Decorated in black and reddish pigment with a bold diamond checkerboard pattern, divided by vertical serrated bands. The neck is ornamented with fine linear borders.
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A Painted Pottery Jar, Neolithic Period, Majiayao Culture, Banshan Phase, circa 2600-2300 BCthe jar of bulbous form with flared rim and twin strap handles at the shoulder. Decorated in black and reddish pigment with a bold diamond checkerboard pattern, divided by vertical serrated bands. The neck is ornamented with fine linear borders. Banshan phase wares are the most celebrated group within the Majiayao cultural sequence, admired for their powerful geometric composition and controlled brushwork. A closely comparable example was sold at Sothebys London, 8 December 2022, Lot 131, from the Sir Joseph Hotung Collection. H:19cm [] Property from a Hongkong Private Collection. Link of detail photos: https://we.tl/t-5O12NQVqOXtcSa9k
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