Antique Chinese Black Pottery Egg-shape Wind instrument Start Price USD 9.99 Current Price USD 9.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 09, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 19, 2008 Location luoyang See more about 'Antique Chinese Black Pottery Egg-shape Wind instrument' Description luoyangcc Store Welcome to my eBay store, it will bring you into the old China. Also, you can learn about the Chinese long history and resplendent culture in this area. With thousands of years history and civilization, China is a country with good sources of various antiques such as porcelain, pottery, paintings, bronze, stones, silver, clay, etc. if you want to know more about the culture of the Chinese antiques or if you are very interested in the Chinese antiques ,we'll be happy to offer you information and knowledge on China history and any kinds of antiques .I am currently offering a group of Chinese antiques. All of these items come from my private collections. Please don't miss them.   Antique Chinese Black Pottery Egg-shaped Wind Instrument   NAME Antique Chinese black pottery egg-shaped Wind Instrument MATERIAL  Black Pottery LOCATION China LENGTH/HIGH    (in.)  3.46/4.33    (cm) 8.8/11 WEIGHT    (lb)   4    (g)    1880 PAYMENT METHOD PAYPAL PARCEL SHIPPING FEE (including packing cost and item shipping fee) $67.00 ITEM COST $9.99 INSURANCE $0.00 EMAIL gentoubachi@163.com POST METHOD EMS                                                description An ancient earthen, egg-shaped wind instrument still used to begin music in the Confucian shrine ceremony ,Chinese named "Xun". This black  pottery an egg-shaped ,holed wind instrument is handmade,such as the size of goose's eggs,it has six holeds,for blowing the top of mouth. Black Pottery Culture-Black Pottery of Qinyuanthe black pottey culture,hailed as an art of earth and fire and a combination of strength and beauty,first emerged in the late Neolithic Period about 2600 BCto 2000 BC,when the color pottery art of Banpo,Yangshao was on the decline. it marks the zenith of the pottery-making skills in China and demonstrates to the following generations the historic transition from pottery for practical use to that to meet esthetic needs.The Dirscovery of Black Pottery CultureA famous Chinese archaeologist Wu Jinding discovered some prehistorical remains that he had never seen before when he was engaged in archeological excavations in Longshan Town, Zhangqiu County of Shandong Province in 1928. it was black pottery, a representative work of the primitive culture of the middle reaches of the Yellow River. The Black Pottery Culture,also known as Longshan Culture,named after its excavation site, is mainly distrbuted in such places as Shanxi ,Henan and Shandong Provinces. For 61 years since the discovery lf the remains of black pottey by Mr.Wu Jinding. scholars of several generations had made unremitting efforts to study and excavate it until 1989 when the black pottery techniques were fully decoded. Studies show that as early as 4600 years ago.Chinese ancestors had grasped advanced technique of closed kiln,which allow the carbon particles in the dense smoke of the kiln to infiltrate into the semi-finished product and make it black,a scientific technique called "carbon infiltration through fumigation". This technique of black pottery has been written into the annals of world arts and carfts. it is a wonderful classic.The result of our forefather's arduous work. a very high quality rare art deco and musical instrument.With the perfect style ,nice pattern design,wonderful workmanship,They absolutely are excellent items for your collection.From these items you can see the chinese culture is very attractive and beautiful.so the item should be added into your valuable collections!if you are interested in chinese culture ,ancient word and art. You will not regret!Good luck!                                                Wish you like it and believe in your eye and judgement! shipping shipping cost:   All  the items are posted by EMS, it is very safe and quickly. And only transport to the PayPal confirmed the 48 national address. Does not accept the post office boxes, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico.   for  All customers,           parcel shipping service:   $67.00 please contact  us and get the detail     email: gentoubachi@163.com attention:  if  you bid  one or more items from me, the total price over $500, you will get our VIP card, own this card to be our honorable member and enjoy integral activities. Purchasing over $500,enjoy 5% off on item price, over $1000,enjoy 10% off on item price, you can share some preferential price .(you can search  luoyangcc to see my all items)                payment     We accept paypal personal check .Paypal is best.Please pay for your item in 2 days after the  auction .The payment funds must be approval/received  before the shipment .Please leave your contact number if you bid so that you will receive your item on time .If you have any other questions ,please get in touch with me ,email:gentoubachi@163.com I will give you a satisfactory answer.Those who didn't pay for their goods will get impeached on eBay. We promise:Honor First.      feedback  Your satisfaction is our first priority.We leave positive feedback to all customers who have completed a successful transaction with us.  Whether you are shopping before or after shopping may be encountered what issues or concerns, I always have and always here to help you. My goal is to let you become a happy user. Please contact us at gentoubachi@163.com before  leaving neutral or negative feedback.We will work together to solve any problems. return policy  Return and exchange only accepted within 14 days of receipt. Shipping and handling  is  non-refundable for all returns and exchanges. All return items must include original packaging and are in resalable condition . We will not accept any used, washed or damaged products. Turn buyer's hand to shipping  fee out and home.Please e-mail  us concerns of return or exchange. About us China has a civilized history of more than 5000 years. During such a long time,the brilliant culture created by Chinese ancient people are always impressive and influence China or even the whole world. Of all forms of civilization, the most attractive and impressive one maybe no other than the chinese antiques.Not being able to reproduced, Antique are very precious. Collecting and protecting them is to save the world's culture. We are engaged in collecting, repairing and exchanging Chinese antiques . Honesty, high Quality and Professionalism are our tradition.The propose of setting up this site is to research, discuss, share and exchange Chinese ancient brilliant culture with all the friends who are interested in and love Chinese culture. As you have seen in our list, there are strong feelings of patriotism in everything we collected.Neither engage in purchases from dubious sources, nor do we sell recently excavated ancient item. Our aim is to share our hobby - for which we feel very passionate about - with other fellow eBayers, in a safe, investment conscious, and legitimate fashion. It is my pleasure to share my taste and love of Chinese art with other eBay friends. 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