The sturdy triangular legs, wide mouth, convex body, and diagonal incised patterns create a harmonious balance, showcasing a form that is both primitive and refined. Notably, the twisted handle, a rare stylistic feature of the time, adds to its uniqueness and rarity.
The surface exhibits a natural blend of earthy and grayish tones, with signs of low-temperature firing and usage, indicating its practical function. The tripod structure provides stability while also suggesting that the vessel may have been placed directly over a fire for cooking or used in ritualistic practices.
Period: Neolithic(Before B.C.E 1,000) Medium : Grey earthenware or pottery Type : Tripod vessel Size : 24.5cm (Height) x 16cm(Mouth Diameter) Condition : Good Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) National Museum of China - White Pottery Gui (pitcher). Shandong Longshan Culture, late phase of the Dawenkou culture. Late Neolithic Period (ca. 2500 - 2000 B.C.) (Type : Related) https://ko.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/%ED%8C%8C%EC%9D%BC:CMOC_Treasures_of_Ancient_China_exhibit_-_white_pottery_gui_%281%29.jpg
