A gray pottery pouring bowl, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 BC 龍山文化 灰陶匜

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A gray pottery pouring bowl,
Longshan culture, c. 2500- 2000 BC
龍山文化 灰陶匜

The dating of this lot is consistent with the results of C-Link Research & Development Ltd, thermoluminescence test 2940ZJ32.
此拍品經熱釋光測定，結果與斷代吻合（中科研發有限公司，測試編號：2940ZJ32）。

d. 14.1 cm

Condition Report:
The vessel has been broken and restored. The original pieces have been preserved with minor losses refilled. Insignificant flakes to the footrim. The base has been drilled for thermoluminescence testing and the result is consistent with the dating of this lot.

Catalogue Note:
Evenly potted with a thin body, this rare pouring vessel exemplifies the technological advancement of the Longshan craftsmen, who excelled in using the wheel, which enabled more sophisticated construction than the traditional coil-built method. The rim is gently pinched on one side to form a spout, flanked by a pair of impressed bosses above horizontal strings which emphasise the simplicity of its form. Smoothly burnished on the interior and the upper section of the exterior, the vessel not only appeals to the eyes but also better serves its function as a container for it would have been easier to clean.