A large Neolithic painted pottery jar Majiayao Culture, Mid-3rd Millenium BC

A large Neolithic painted pottery jar

Majiayao Culture, Mid-3rd Millenium BC

The gently flaring neck painted in black slip with a triangular design, above the well-rounded shoulder set with twin loop handles and painted in red and black pigment with chequer board roundels of stylised animal motifs among bold swirling designs, the tapering sides and flat base left plain.
43cm (17in) high

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