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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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20" Chinese Neolithic Pottery Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The 20" Chinese Neolithic Pottery Vase – a captivating centerpiece that transcends eras and
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Vases

Materials

Pottery, Clay, Terracotta, Paint

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

Neolithic Chinese Pottery
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chinese Neolithic Period Vase Chinese pottery, objects made of clay and hardened by heat
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases

Materials

Clay, 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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