A CHINESE YANGSHAO POTTERY 'CORD MARKED' AMPHORA, SOUTH SHAANXI, CIRCA 4800-3600 BC A CHINESE YANGSHAO POTTERY 'CORD MARKED' AMPHORA, SOUTH SHAANXI, CIRCA 4800-3600 BC A CHINESE YANGSHAO POTTERY 'CORD MARKED' AMPHORA, SOUTH SHAANXI, CIRCA 4800-3600 BC A CHINESE YANGSHAO POTTERY 'CORD MARKED' AMPHORA, SOUTH SHAANXI, CIRCA 4800-3600 BC

A CHINESE YANGSHAO POTTERY 'CORD MARKED' AMPHORA, SOUTH SHAANXI, CIRCA 4800-3600 BC

Reference: ART1002452

The Banpo-type ovoid body is potted tapering to a small flat base. It is decorated around the upper body with a wide band of scored diagonal lines, applied at mid-body with a pair of loop handles. The neck surmounted by a tall, curved mouth. With a stand. 22 cm.