Saturday, June 25, 2022
LOT #80

Chinese Majiayao Neolithic Ceramic Pottery Assortment

(5) items, all having handles including (4) with black and red geometric motifs and a vessel having only black motifs in addition to spike / thorn-like protrusions near upper lip

Estimate: $600 - $800

Hammer Price: $1,400

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 7 7/8 inches, Diameter: 6 1/2 inches (black only vessel (tallest))

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with age, material and normal use; (2) pots having chips to upper lip; some areas of finish thinning / loss throughout; areas of surface discoloration throughout; mineral deposits; light scuffing and scratching; dirt / debris accumulation

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)

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