Chinese Neolithic

A collection of three small Chinese Neolithic pottery jars consisting a red slender jar with large double ears, a grey and wide short jar with double ears and a more stocky jar with ...

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

A Chinese earthenware painted pot, Neolithic period, Yangshao culture, circa 3000 BC.

A sublime Chinese neolithic burnished red pottery jug, Qijia Culture (2200 BC - 1600 BC), modern day Gansu Province, China.

An attractive Neolithic Chinese burnished red pottery vessel, Qijia Culture (2200 BC - 1600 BC), modern day Gansu Province, China.

This Chinese Neolithic-inspired stone axe head, meticulously carved from yellow nephrite stone, is a testament to ancient craftsmanship and cultural significance.

This Chinese Neolithic-inspired stone axe head, meticulously carved from an orange/brown stone, is a testament to ancient craftsmanship and cultural significance.

Chinese Neolithic Ovoid Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specifically the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in northwest China, and dating back roughly 4000 years.

A striking Chinese Neolithic to Bronze Age burnished red pottery double handled saddle mouth storage jar, Siwa Culture (circa 1500 to 1100 BC), modern day Gansu Province, China.

Neolithic Culture, China, c. 3000–1600 BCE Large terracotta tripod vessel with three large hollow legs inspired by early Chinese ceramic forms associated with cooking and ritual use.

Northern China has a settled history that goes back more than 5,000 years. All along the western reaches of the Yellow River settlements sprung up and some of the first evidence we h...

This exquisite red soapstone Bi disc is a remarkable artifact from Neolithic China, dating back to the 3rd millennium BC.

Majiayao Culture, China, c. 3300–2000 BCE Painted pottery jar associated with the refined ceramic traditions of Neolithic northwestern China.

Flowing geometric patterns and abstract designs are characteristic of the sophisticated ceramic traditions associated with Neolithic China. Basins of this type likely served both rit...

Beautiful Neolithic style fish is carved from a single boulder.

This Neolithic jar originates from China 3500 BC and these funerary jars were placed in tombs and intended for use in the afterlife.

Majiayao Culture, China, c. 3300–2000 BCE Painted terracotta vessel distinguished by twin loop handles and flowing geometric decoration characteristic of the refined ceramic traditio...

The shapes and sizes of Neolithic Chinese pottery varied greatly, influenced by the climate, geography, and natural resources of each region.

Two modern Neolithic style Chinese ceramic pots. Sold separately.

The minimalistic silouette is strikingly primordial with its wider mouth rim in the perfect circle, bringing to mind the Chinese neolithic Jade form Cong and Bi respectively.

Chinese vintage quadrangular flambé vases inspired by Neolithic ritual Cong-form objects.

The shapes and sizes of Neolithic Chinese pottery varied greatly, influenced by the climate, geography, and natural resources of each region.

The shapes and sizes of Neolithic Chinese pottery varied greatly, influenced by the climate, geography, and natural resources of each region.

Cicadas have been depicted in Chinese art since neolithic times, often symbolizing rebirth and immortality.

Please refer to these excellent publications: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, exhibition catalogue The British Museum, London, 1995, pp 13ff, and Section...

Please refer to these excellent publications: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, exhibition catalogue The British Museum, London, 1995, pp 13ff, and Section...

Please refer to these excellent publications: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, exhibition catalogue The British Museum, London, 1995, pp 13ff, and Section...

Please refer to these excellent publications: Jessica Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, exhibition catalogue The British Museum, London, 1995, pp 13ff, and Section...

History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole bi are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Ne...

Qijia Culture, China, 2200–1600 BCE Rare terracotta vessel in the form of a stylized bird, possibly an ostrich, reflecting the imaginative ceramic traditions of Neolithic China.

The simple geometric form and hand-finished surface embody the restrained elegance and technical sophistication characteristic of Neolithic Chinese ceramic craftsmanship. Its balance...

Dawenkou–Longshan Culture, Shandong Province, China, c. 3000–2000 BCE Terracotta tripod vessel known as a Gui (鬶), representing one of the earliest ritual ceramic forms developed in ...

Mingqi were customarily placed in the tombs of wealthy individuals to accompany them in the afterlife, a tradition that can be traced to the Neolithic period in China. This glazed ...

The form recalls both antique African pottery and neolithic Chinese vessels, but also appears unquestionably modern.