Jar with animal designs
Place of OriginGansu or Qinghai province, China
Dateapprox. 2300-2000 BCE
PeriodNeolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang phase (approx. 2300–2000 BCE)
MaterialsEarthenware with painted decoration
DimensionsH. 14 1/4 in x Diam. 11 in, H. 36.2 cm x Diam. 28 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1110
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 14
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
approx. 3300-2000 BCE
approx. 2600-2300 BCE
1450-1500
approx. 1500-1550
1650-1700
approx. 1000-1100
approx. 900-1000
approx. 900-1000
Bronze Age (Iran) (3000-1400 BCE), approx. 2500-2000 BCE