Tripod ewer (gui)

Tripod ewer known as a gui, said to resemble the form of a bird, with a triangular, beak-like spout, large three hollow legs resting on small pointed tips, notched bowstring line on the body, circular bosses reminiscent of rivet heads, and handle simulating twisted rope; lightly burnished red earthenware with applique decoration and handle. Longshan culture; from Shandong province. Note: A sample taken from the base of this vessel was thermoluminescence (TL) tested at Oxford Authentication Ltd. in December 1999 and determined to be consistent with the suggested period of manufacture.