Jug with Handle

anonymous, c. -3300 - c. -2050

During the Neolithic period in China, pottery already exhibited a high level of workmanship. This jug is from the Majiayao culture, specifically from the Banshan phase that flourished along the Yellow River between 3300-2000 BCE. Pottery from the Banshan phase is distinguished by its spiral and geometric patterns in black and red paint.

  • Artwork typeflagon
  • Object numberAK-RAK-2015-3-1
  • Dimensionsheight 20.2 cm, diameter 9.8 cm, diameter 20.5 cm, diameter 9.7 cm
  • Physical characteristicsaardewerk met een zwarte beschildering

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Jug with Handle
    • Ewer with a handle

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-RAK-2015-3-1

  • Description

    Schenkkan met een oor van rood aardewerk, beschilderd in zwart met o.a. een zijdecocon-motief en golvende guirlande. Het onderste gedeelte is niet beschilderd.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: anonymous, Kansu

  • Dating

    c. -3300 - c. -2050

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    aardewerk met een zwarte beschildering

  • Dimensions

    • height 20.2 cm
    • diameter 9.8 cm
    • diameter 20.5 cm
    • diameter 9.7 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Purchased with a contribution from the B.J. Peiser Bequest

  • Acquisition

    purchase 2015-07-15

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

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