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What did the ancient Chinese use pottery for?
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In ancient China, pottery was primarily used for cooking, storing and serving food. Throughout the Han Dynasty, the art of pottery evolved to include ceramic figures, the best example of this being the TerraCotta Warriors who guard the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang. Find a variety of antique Chinese pottery from many different eras on 1stDibs.
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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
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar, Machang Period # 2
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Jars
Materials
Pottery
Chinese Painted Pottery Jar, Majiayao Culture, Machang Period #1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar from the Majiayao Culture, specificaly the Machang phase, in
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Jars
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
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
