Ca. 300 BC - 200 AD. A bichrome vessel of ovoid body, flaring neck, and rounded base. The decoration on the exterior of the vessel consists of several red lines meandering across the surface, creating a mesmerizing pattern. The lines are expertly executed, and their placement seems intentional, evoking a sense of harmony and balance. The Ban Chiang culture was an ancient civilization that thrived in what is now northeastern Thailand from around 1500 BC to 200 AD. They were known for their highly skilled artisans who produced intricate pottery, bronze jewelry, and other artifacts. The Ban Chiang culture was also notable for its social organization, which included complex burial practices and a hierarchical system of governance. This piece has been precisely dated by means of a Thermo Luminescence analysis carried out by Ralf Kotalla, an independent German Laboratory. The samples collected date the piece to the period reflected in its style, whilst also showing no modern trace elements. The TL certificate with its full report will accompany this lot.Size: L:370mm / W:275mm ; 5.53kgProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s in Belgium; previously in 1970s European collection.