Bronze Age Terracotta - Large high-footed vase with red geometric decoration - Ban Chiang - 1st millennium BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 550 - € 700
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Large Ban Chiang high-foot terracotta vase with red geometric decoration from the 1st millennium BCE, height 21.8 cm, diameter 15.7 cm, provenance France, Galerie V.M.T.
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Description from the seller
Large cup on a high terracotta socle with painted decoration.
Vase with an ovoid body and flared neck, covered with a beige engobe and painted in red with swirls, spirals, circular lines and undulations.
Thailand. Ban Chiang period, 1st millennium BCE
Height 21.8 cm - diameter 15.7 cm
Very good condition
The Ban Chiang archaeological site is a large prehistoric earthen mound located in the Ban Chiang sub-district, Nong Han district, Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand. It is an oval-shaped mound formed by human dwellings, measuring 500 meters by 1,350 meters and eight meters high. The site was discovered in 1966. It has since been extensively excavated and the remains studied by Thai and international researchers. The artifacts discovered there date from around 5000 years BCE up to the 1st millennium BCE for the more recent ones.
The remnants of Ban Chiang culture are particularly rare and sought after
An exceptional piece in perfect conservation condition
Provenance: France, V.M.T. gallery
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Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateLarge cup on a high terracotta socle with painted decoration.
Vase with an ovoid body and flared neck, covered with a beige engobe and painted in red with swirls, spirals, circular lines and undulations.
Thailand. Ban Chiang period, 1st millennium BCE
Height 21.8 cm - diameter 15.7 cm
Very good condition
The Ban Chiang archaeological site is a large prehistoric earthen mound located in the Ban Chiang sub-district, Nong Han district, Udon Thani province, northeastern Thailand. It is an oval-shaped mound formed by human dwellings, measuring 500 meters by 1,350 meters and eight meters high. The site was discovered in 1966. It has since been extensively excavated and the remains studied by Thai and international researchers. The artifacts discovered there date from around 5000 years BCE up to the 1st millennium BCE for the more recent ones.
The remnants of Ban Chiang culture are particularly rare and sought after
An exceptional piece in perfect conservation condition
Provenance: France, V.M.T. gallery
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller's objects are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Bronze Age
Century/timeframe
1500 à 900 avant JC
Name of object
- Large high-footed vase with red geometric decoration - Ban Chiang - 1st millennium BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
