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Ancient Thai Ban Chiang BiChrome 10.25 Inch Handmade Clay Vessel 400BC To 200 AD

$ 263.99

Availability: 36 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Thailand
  • Culture: Asian
  • Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Condition: Excellent condition. Two expertly repaired cracks, one on the rim and the other around the body, plus a surface crack that is not repaired (see last 3 photos). Has a slight rock due to shrinkage in the clay over time.

    Description

    Ancient Thai Ban Chiang BiChrome 10.25 Inch Handmade Clay Vessel 400BC To 200 AD.
    Beautiful example from the Ban Chiang archeological site in Thailand where local people in the Ban Chiang region unearthed some red decorated pottery in 1966. Archeologists took interest and originally dated the pieces as old as 4420 BCE although there is controversy around dating. Others have dated these pieces to 400 BCE to 200 AD based on technique and design.
    The red spiral motif is visible all around from foot to rim. It's a very nice piece.
    Measures 10 1/4" tall, 7" in diameter at the rim, and 8 1/4" in diameter at the widest point.
    Weighs 5 pounds, 4 ounces.