Lot Essay
One amphora had thermoluminescence testing, Oxford C107y28, with the result consistent with the dating of this lot.
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Five Chinese Sichuan black pottery amphorae, Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
each side carved with two spirals issuing from the base of the broad strap handles, surrounded by finely hatchured bands on the faceted neck, below the rim formed on both sides by an angular spout -- max. 7 5/8in. (19.4cm.) high. (5)
each side carved with two spirals issuing from the base of the broad strap handles, surrounded by finely hatchured bands on the faceted neck, below the rim formed on both sides by an angular spout -- max. 7 5/8in. (19.4cm.) high. (5)
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