A painted pottery bowl. Neolithic Yangshao, Majiayao

A painted pottery bowl. Neolithic Yangshao, Majiayao

Carefully formed with a rolled rim, waisted neck and in-curving walls, the interior painted with figural reserves surrounding a central spiral roundel and the exterior walls applied with flange handles set within a painted band of linear decoration. 16 1/2in (42cm) wide - Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500

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