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Chinese Neolithic Style Cord-Impressed Pottery Jar

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Chinese Neolithic Style Cord-Impressed Pottery Jar
This vessel is a coarse earthenware pottery jar in the style of the Chinese Neolithic period, specifically associated with the Qijia culture. The jar features a tall, ovoid body that tapers to a flat, circular base. It is topped with a short, wide neck and a pronounced, flared rim. The exterior surface is decorated with a dense, vertical cord-impressed or combed texture that covers the body from the base of the neck to the bottom. The neck and rim areas are left relatively smooth. The clay body exhibits a gritty texture with visible inclusions, consistent with ancient hand-built ceramic traditions. The surface coloration varies significantly, showing tones of pale buff and tan at the upper portions transitioning to darker, carbonized gray and black areas toward the base, likely resulting from the original firing process or subsequent use. No maker marks or inscriptions are present on the body or the underside of the base.

Dimensions: 7.25"H x 3.75" dia.
Weight: 1.40 lb

Condition: Age related wear - chips on rim, discoloration, appearance of restoration