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Did they make pottery in the Neolithic era?

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Did they make pottery in the Neolithic era?
Yes, people in the Neolithic era did make and use pottery. The Neolithic Period or the New Stone Age began when agriculture started the widespread use of bronze, around 2300 BCE. Most of the pottery from this era was very functional and used for religious ceremonies, food storage and gathering and to hold water. Shop a collection of vetted Neolithic pottery from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Collection of Three Chinese Neolithic Pottery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of three small Chinese Neolithic pottery jars consisting a red slender jar with large
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar, Machang Period # 2
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Period #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Jars

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Neolithic Siwa Culture Pottery Amphora Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese Neolithic Siwa culture pottery Amphora jar. Age: China, Neolithic period, 1350
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Neolithic Siwa Culture Pottery Amphora Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese Neolithic Siwa culture pottery Amphora jar. Age: China, Neolithic period, 1350
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

Antique Chinese Neolithic Siwa Culture Pottery Amphora Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Antique Chinese Neolithic Siwa culture pottery Amphora jar. Age: China, Neolithic period, 1350 B.C
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Pottery

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