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The result of Oxford thermoluminescence test no. 666a32 is consistent with the dating of this lot
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A RARE NEOLITHIC BLACK POTTERY STORAGE JAR
LONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 2500 B.C.
Well potted, the wide-shouldered body tapering to the flat base, with short cylindrical neck, and a pair of lug handles applied just below the shoulder, the black ware polished and with extensive earth adhering, one side partially flattened in the kiln during firing, rim chip--6 3/4 in. (17.2cm.) high
LONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 2500 B.C.
Well potted, the wide-shouldered body tapering to the flat base, with short cylindrical neck, and a pair of lug handles applied just below the shoulder, the black ware polished and with extensive earth adhering, one side partially flattened in the kiln during firing, rim chip--6 3/4 in. (17.2cm.) high