Huge Lot of Neolithic Pottery-Current Sotheby's Auction

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by bosko69, Nov 24, 2022.

  1. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Offered currently at Sotheby's a large,superb,diverse collection of Neolithic Pottery.These ceramics are the artistic cultural 'touchstones' of Chinese History-7000BCE-1000BCE.
    I'm still unclear as to how someone can acquire such a large amount (OK-this part i know-paying grave robbers & other 'collectors').
    But how does someone legally sell these items at one of the most prestigious auction houses in the world in the full light of day ?
    Other small-timers get fined for 15-20 arrowheads,who knows.I'm sure it's all legal with the right Lawyers.Some of the stuff that comes up for bid blows my mind.
    Forum Pals-We've debated Antiquity Laws here ad nauseaum,but said laws are still a mystifying wonder to behold !
     
    bosko69, Nov 24, 2022
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Let's just hope they were exported before the introduction of Chinese export laws.
    And let's hope for the buyers that the items are genuine.
     
    Any Jewelry, Nov 25, 2022
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  3. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    7-8,000 year old pots ! I'd like to see more pottery from Gobekli Tepe.
     
    bosko69, Nov 25, 2022
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