Chinese Neolithic Period Pottery Vessel shells An elegant and historically significant

An elegant and historically significant example of Thai craftsmanship and international trade in the early Ayutthaya period

Small square shaped vent in the throat

It is believed that these bottles may have been used in funerary rituals

beautifully decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with bold

Chinese Neolithic Period Pottery Vessel shells An elegant and historically significantLate 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