Loading, please wait...

Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge

Details

LOT 2077

Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar

NEOLITHIC PERIOD, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.

16 1/2 in. (4.2 kg, 42 cm).

Biconvex in profile with flared mouth, lateral strap handles at the equator.

Provenance

Ex Hong Kong collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

LOT 2077

Chinese Terracotta Storage Jar

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Box Collection
    Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Box Collection
    15th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

    Comprising three powder boxes, one with a landscape to the lid; one with a central floral motif and two decorative bands to the body; one similar with polychrome decoration. 348 grams total, 57-68 mm



    Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.

    Lot Details

  • Chinese Sancai Tang Glazed Attendant
    Chinese Sancai Tang Glazed Attendant
    Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or later

    Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £60

    Modelled in the round wearing a tall brim cap, ankle-length robe with long bell-shaped sleeves, proper left arm bent across the chest; standing on a hexagonal-section stepped base; separate posable head. 1.9 kg, 41 cm



    From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

    Lot Details

  • Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Vessel Group
    Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Vessel Group
    15th century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £91

    Comprising three vessels with remains of loop handles above the shoulder, each with painted floral decoration. 490 grams total, 82-90 mm



    Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

    In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list