Origin: China
Period: ca.2800-2000 BC
Price: Sold...Thank You!
Stock Number: 1270
Description: A fine and rare Longshan Culture Amphora "Gui", ca.2800-2000 BC. The LongShang Culture generally refers to 3 synchronous phases known by their gographical locations: Shangdong, Henan-Hebei, and Shaanxi-Longxhan. Agriculture became a primary activity as hunting and gathering became a secondary food source. They were a patriarchal social structure was established and had evidence of the practice of monogamy. The Longshan culture also were nature worshippers, with animal bones being used for divination. This rare tripod form, known as "gui", is only found in the eastern regions of Longshan. Other tripod amphoric forms were known in other regions, but this unique form of a bird beak-like spout is unique to this region alone. The black pottery body is very thin and hard. The gui is designed with 3 large malmory-like legs and strap handle. The rope and rivet designs are applied and reminiscent to metalwork. This also shows an culture that had a taste for elaborate forms and decoration.The condition of this gui is another reason for its rarity. It is in undamaged condition. Many pottery ware of this era suffers from damage. A truly rare find. b5/24
Condition: Extremely Fine |
