Bidspirit auction | Zoomorphic container in the shape

Zoomorphic container in the shape of a bovid, Neolithic cultures of Southeast Asia, 3rd century – 2nd millennium BC. c. - Terracotta with slip and incised and painted decoration. Measures 22 x 31 x 11 cm. This ritual vessel, sculpted in a stylized bovine form, features four short legs, a prominent head with defined horns, and a tubular opening on its back, integrating functionality and symbolism into a single structure. The surface displays incised motifs and dark painted lines that evoke fur and reinforce the zoomorphic identity of the piece. The modeling is synthetic yet expressive, with a balance between mass and stability, while the patina and burial marks contribute material depth and visual authenticity. This piece belongs to the Neolithic traditions of present-day Vietnam, where zoomorphic vessels served ritual or funerary functions linked to beliefs of fertility and protection, standing out as an exceptional testament to the spirituality and prehistoric material culture of the region.