Chinese Neolithic Period Pottery Vessel shells beautifully decorated in underglaze cobalt

beautifully decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with bold

used in adornment

Small square shaped vent in the throat

constructed from a tortoise shell heavily over-modelled with layers of potent organic and mineral materials—mud

Chinese Neolithic Period Pottery Vessel shells beautifully decorated in underglaze cobaltLate Yangshao to Early Majiayao Culture, c. 4000 2000 BC, China A magnificent and exceptionally rare hand built Neolithic pottery jar, distinguished by its sizeable, thin walled construction and strikingly elegant form. The vessel features a large bulbous body, flaring neck, and three applied strap handles, evenly spaced around the midsectionan unusual and highly desirable characteristic. The buffware body is richly decorated with applied black