Black-Pottery Crane-Form Vessel

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A black-pottery duck/crane shape with the duck head as spout, tail as handle, supported on two duck feet. The body is incised with geometric diamond patterns. Prehistoric or pre-Qin ancient pottery, zoomorphic ?? an ancient water-holding he vessel. H 15 cm, L 22 cm, W 10 cm.

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Black-Pottery Crane-Form Vessel

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Estimate $1,000-$6,000Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT

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