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LOT 1660
Estimate
GBP (£) 200 - 300
EUR (€) 230 - 350
USD ($) 270 - 400
CHINESE NEOLITHIC PAINTED FROG JAR
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
14 1/4 in. (3.6 kg, 36 cm high).
3RD-2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
14 1/4 in. (3.6 kg, 36 cm high).
Piriform bodied and painted with a figurative frog design; two loop handles to the equator.
PROVENANCE:
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 2015.500.7.9, for similar.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
