Fine Chinese Neolithic Machang Painted Pottery Jar (c. 2300 - 2000 BC)

This very attractive pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase (c. 2300 - 2000 BC) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao culture, from present day Gansu or Qinghai province. It is made from a pale yellowish-brown pottery and is fairly highly-fired that has undoubtedly contributed greatly to its survival in such good condition. The elaborate painted geometric patterns covering the upper body and inner mouth are in purple and black mineral-based fired-on pigments. The pigment is ALL original. This jar has NOT been repainted.

A little larger than most known Machang jars of this general type with a diameter of 17 cm, height 13.5 cm. It really is in exceptional condition with an outstanding amount of its original pigment remaining. There is no restoration or repair and the only damage is a small chip to the vulnerable rim edge (excusable for a pottery jar that is over 4,000 years old!).

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