Accession No
1936.313 G
Description
Sherd of dark grey fabric decorated on exterior with cross-hatching in low relief and partially visible impressed, curvaceous geometric motifs.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China; Hong Kong; Lamma Island; Castle Peak
Period
Bronze Age Han Dynasty
Source
Goldby, F. (Dr) [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1936.313 G
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
Events
Description (Physical description)
Potsherds with impressed designs, most from different vessels.
Event Date
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Related Documents)
Catalogue card in hand of Louis Clarke: 'Some specimens from Lamma Island, mostly from mainland near Castle Peak. Surface finds.'
Event Date 1936
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Amendments / updates)
In October 2012, Ray M.K. Ma, Assistant Curator, Antiquities & Monuments Office, Hong Kong examined these sherds and identified them as being from the Bronze Age. The Period field has been updated accordingly, as previously there was no period given.
Event Date 2/10/2012
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Sherd of dark grey fabric decorated on exterior with cross-hatching in low relief and partially visible impressed, curvaceous geometric motifs.
Event Date 31/10/2023
Author: Heather Donoghue
Context (Amendments / updates)
A vessel with similar low relief trellis pattern, dating to the Han dynasty, appears in Lin, James C.S. (2012) 'The Search for Immortality: Tomb Treasures of Han China', p. 318, plate 191. The period field has been updated accordingly.
Event Date 31/10/2023
Author: Heather Donoghue
FM:305594
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