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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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20" Chinese Neolithic Pottery Vase
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The 20" Chinese Neolithic Pottery Vase – a captivating centerpiece that transcends eras and
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Primitive Vases
Materials
Pottery, Clay, Terracotta, Paint
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
Neolithic Chinese Pottery
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Chinese Neolithic Period Vase
Chinese pottery, objects made of clay and hardened by heat
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Vases
Materials
Clay, 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