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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 179

Ban Chiang Pottery Vessel

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ancient, of tapered carinated form, white and red pigment throughout, geometric wrap around decoration, approximately 14 x 16 in. diameter; with carved and painted stand with animal head form tops [Asian Ceramics]

Note: Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report from Oxford Authentication dated May 17, 2011 stating item is between 2000-3000 years old.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, scattered small firing cracks and anomalies, some abrasions and wear to edges, small drilled hole for TL test at rim; stand with some paint losses, bumps and abrasions, crack and separation to one support