Lot Essay
The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 666w82 is consistent with the dating of this lot
EARLY POTTERY AND WARES
A GRAY POTTERY BIRD-SHAPED VESSEL
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A GRAY POTTERY BIRD-SHAPED VESSEL
WARRING STATES
The body of oviform shape with flat tail standing on four short animal legs, the head of flattened oval shape pierced at the mouth for pouring and at the top of the head for filling, the eyes lightly incised, the ears pierced for suspension, the body lightly incised with striations, some chips--16in. (40.5cm.) wide
WARRING STATES
The body of oviform shape with flat tail standing on four short animal legs, the head of flattened oval shape pierced at the mouth for pouring and at the top of the head for filling, the eyes lightly incised, the ears pierced for suspension, the body lightly incised with striations, some chips--16in. (40.5cm.) wide