Ancient Chinese Neolithic pottery painted vessel Her hands rest upon her

Her hands rest upon her knees in a composed

the tranquil face defined by furrowed cheeks

The reverse depicts Fortuna seated left

The surface retains mineral deposits and a well-developed burial patina

and deposits commensurate with age

Ancient Chinese Neolithic pottery painted vessel Her hands rest upon herPainted Pottery Jar (Hu) Chinese Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, ca. 25002000 BCEEarthenware with painted decoration, height 5 in (12. 7 cm)Provenance: Ex Roland Auctions, New York; from the Estate of Ronald Blatt (owner of Blatt Billiards, New York City) A finely hand coiled globular jar with twin strap handles, the flaring neck and rounded shoulder painted in iron oxide black and red geometric designs against a buff ground. The dynamic spiral