Two early ceramics


Neolithic period and Han dynastyThe first a pottery jar from the Banshan phase of Majiayao Culture, of compressed globular form with a pair of loop handles applied at the widest part of the body and two tiny nibs extruding from the opposing sides of the flared neck, the decoration drawn in black and red pigments (repaired and repainted); the second a small hu-form jar with cupped rim, waisted neck and compressed globular body covered on the exterior and flat base with a leaf green glaze, the neck interior showing remains of a yellow glaze (chips, glaze degraded). 11 3/4 and 4 7/8in in (30 and 12.5cm) high