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Vase
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This Neolithic Chinese vessel has an ovoid body with two handles. Its neck is short and splays outward into a wide opening. It is decorated with a continuous lozenge motif. The material is a fine, reddish-buff clay slightly polished and then painted in black and red.
| Artist / Maker | China, Gansu province, Neolithic period |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 3000–2500 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | China, Gansu province, Neolithic period |
| Medium | earthenware with slip coating and painted decoration |
| Dimensions | Diameter of mouth: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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