Description
A small two handled red pottery cup from the Qijia Culture (2050-1700 B.C) This small cup was made over 4000 years ago, during the Qijia culture, an early bronze age neolithic culture that existed in a region in northern China, in an area known today as Gansu province. Although commonly referred to as red pottery, it’s appears as a tan color upon firing. Faint whitish root marks are visible inside. Wide mouth, well proportioned, with two strap handles, each with vertical grooves and attached at the rim and midpoint. Coil built with a smooth burnished outer surface.
Dimensions (cm): Length 12 x Width 9.5 x Height 8
Provenance: Japanese collection
Condition: Excellent condition. A small chip on the rim, likely from when it was struck with a metal object while being unearthed.
