Majiayao Antiquity Bowl 7.25" Earthenware Machang Buff/Black‎ Hartman Estate

CONDITION: Condition Rating: Excellent Condition Description: Authentic antiquity over 4,000 years old. Excellent antique condition with typical age-related wear. As shown in the photos, there is a small area of paint loss/flaking on the exterior body exposing the raw earthenware beneath, along with natural mineral deposits and surface wear expected of an excavated artifact. No structural cracks or repairs noted. DESCRIPTION: Neolithic painted pottery bowl from the Majiayao culture, likely dating to the Machang phase (c. 2300-2000 BCE) where bowls and twin-handled vessels were highly characteristic. The vessel is decorated with black and dark brown mineral pigments forming a dynamic geometric pattern of diamonds filled with intricate grids and crosshatching. Provenance: Acquired from the estate of Professor David Gene Hartman (1951-2025), esteemed Harvard University and NBER economist. Maker/Brand: Majiayao Culture (Neolithic China) Item Type: Bowl / Vessel Material: Earthenware, Painted Pigment Era/Age: Pre-1800 (Circa 2300-2000 BCE) Style/Aesthetic: Prehistoric / Geometric Abstraction Color(s): Buff, Black, Brown Measurements: Approx. 6.25" diameter, 7.25" wide from handle to handle, 4.25" tall. Special Characteristics: Twin loop handles situated near the rim; intricate grid/rhombic diamond motifs. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.