A CUCUTENI POTTERY JAR
A CUCUTENI POTTERY JAR

NEOLITHIC PERIOD, DANUBE VALLEY, CIRCA 4000 B.C.

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A CUCUTENI POTTERY JAR
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, DANUBE VALLEY, CIRCA 4000 B.C.
Bitronconical in form, decorated with elaborate geometric patterns including hatching, zigzag, dentils and scrolling, all in brown slip with white details, with opposing perforated lugs on the shoulders
17½ in. (44.4 cm.) high
Provenance
with Joseph G. Gerena Fine Art, New York, 1990.
Ira Statfeld, New York, 1999.
Thereafter acquired by the current owner, New York.

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For a similar example see no. 6-22, p. 141 in D.W. Anthony, ed., The Lost World of Old Europe, The Danube Valley, 5000-3500 BC.

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