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Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

雋永陶泥（三）– 中國新石器時代彩陶藝術

Online Auction: 25–31 May 2023 • 10:00 AM HKT • Hong Kong | 網上拍賣：2023年5月25日至31日・上午 10:00 HKT・香港

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf 25–31 May 2023 • 10:00 AM HKT • Hong Kong

F ollowing the success of the first two instalments of Ancient Civilisations – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf in May and November 2022, this sale presents the third part to a curated selection of pottery masterworks produced during the Neolithic period in China, including the thoroughly researched collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf.

This auction will be held alongside our themed auction Monochrome and the second part of the online series The Victor Shaw Collection of Chinese Jades.

上承去年5及11月首兩場拍賣佳績，「雋永陶泥（三）– 中國新石器時代彩陶藝術」續呈三十餘組中國新石器時代陶器精品，包括 Ronald W. Longsdorf 藏珍，籍此機會窺探原始社會風貌，見證歷久不衰的陶藝美學。

此專題拍賣將與「物華」與「邵維錫藏中國玉雕：網上拍賣・第二部分」同期舉行。

Chinese Works of Art

In the Hands of the Potter: Understanding Chinese Neolithic Pottery Today

The Creative Use of Contrasting Colours色之對比

A painted pottery double-gourd vase, Yangshao culture, Banpo phase, c. 4800-4300 BC 仰韶文化半坡類型彩陶葫蘆瓶

A painted pottery double-gourd vase, Yangshao culture, Banpo phase, c. 4800-4300 BC 仰韶文化半坡類型彩陶葫蘆瓶

Estimate: 80,000 – 100,000 HKD

Estimate: 80,000 – 100,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A painted pottery vase, Yangshao culture, Miaodigou phase, c. 4000-3500 BC 仰韶文化廟底溝類型彩陶渦紋瓶

A painted pottery vase, Yangshao culture, Miaodigou phase, c. 4000-3500 BC 仰韶文化廟底溝類型彩陶渦紋瓶

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A painted pottery bowl, Yangshao culture, Miaodigou phase, c. 4000-3500 BC 仰韶文化廟底溝類型深腹彩陶盌

A painted pottery bowl, Yangshao culture, Miaodigou phase, c. 4000-3500 BC 仰韶文化廟底溝類型深腹彩陶盌

Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A large painted pottery jar Majiayao culture, Majiayao phase, c. 3100-2700 BC 馬家窰文化馬家窰類型彩陶大罐

A large painted pottery jar Majiayao culture, Majiayao phase, c. 3100-2700 BC 馬家窰文化馬家窰類型彩陶大罐

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A Variety of Decorative Techniques飾之變化

A gray pottery jar with incised designs, Probably Angangxi Culture, 5th - 4th millenium BC 或昂昂溪文化刻紋灰陶罐

A gray pottery jar with incised designs, Probably Angangxi Culture, 5th - 4th millenium BC 或昂昂溪文化刻紋灰陶罐

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A red pottery plain boat-form flask with pricked designs, Yangshao culture, Banpo phase, c. 4800-4300 BC 仰韶文化半坡類型紅陶錐刺紋船形壺

A red pottery plain boat-form flask with pricked designs, Yangshao culture, Banpo phase, c. 4800-4300 BC 仰韶文化半坡類型紅陶錐刺紋船形壺

Estimate: 260,000 – 280,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

An incised grey pottery cup, Dawenkou culture, c. 2500 BC 大汶口文化灰陶刻紋高足盃

An incised grey pottery cup, Dawenkou culture, c. 2500 BC 大汶口文化灰陶刻紋高足盃

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 HKD

Estimate: 80,000 – 120,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

An inlaid painted pottery jar, Majiayao culture, Machang phase, c. 2200-2000 BC 馬家窰文化馬廠類型嵌寶彩陶罐

An inlaid painted pottery jar, Majiayao culture, Machang phase, c. 2200-2000 BC 馬家窰文化馬廠類型嵌寶彩陶罐

Estimate: 30,000 – 50,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A Celebration of Forms形之頌讚

A gray pottery pouring bowl, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 BC 龍山文化灰陶匜

A gray pottery pouring bowl, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 BC 龍山文化灰陶匜

Estimate: 20,000 – 30,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A pottery tripod ewer, Dawenkou culture, c. 4300-2400 BC 大汶口文化陶鬹

A pottery tripod ewer, Dawenkou culture, c. 4300-2400 BC 大汶口文化陶鬹

Estimate: 60,000 – 80,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 BC 龍山文化蛋殼黑陶盃

A large black 'eggshell' pottery cup, Longshan culture, c. 2500-2000 BC 龍山文化蛋殼黑陶盃

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

A red pottery taper-end handled flask, Yangshao culture, Banpo phase, c. 4800-4300 BC 仰韶文化半坡類型紅陶尖底瓶

A red pottery taper-end handled flask, Yangshao culture, Banpo phase, c. 4800-4300 BC 仰韶文化半坡類型紅陶尖底瓶

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 HKD

Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 HKD

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

Chinese Works of Art

Form Follows Function: The Story of Chinese Neolithic Pottery

Chinese Works of Art

Sparking Joy: When Chinese Neolithic Pottery Meets the Modern Designer

View 2 of Auction: Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

View 2 of Auction: Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

Ancient Civilisations III – Neolithic Pottery including the Collection of Ronald W. Longsdorf

25–31 May 2023 | 10:00 AM HKT | Hong Kong

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