East Asia, China, Neolithic period, ca. 3500 to 2500 BCE. A charming black-on-buff ceramic cup with a wide lower body that tapers to a flat base, a slightly corseted, tall neck, and a flaring mouth with slightly rolled rime. Twin vertical handles are attached at the rim and shoulder. This style of cup was made for drinking wine. Size: 3.55" W x 3.25" H (9 cm x 8.3 cm)

Provenance: private Redding, California, USA collection

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#152658

A few small chips from rim but otherwise in fine condition with great remaining pigment as shown. Nice deposits on surface.