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A Neolithic Vase, Qijia Culture, China circa 2200–1600 BCE This finely crafted terracotta vase exemplifies the restrained elegance and emerging technical sophistication of one of China’s earliest settled agricultural societies. The surface is subtly adorned with thin incised vertical lines running down the body, likely applied with a comb-like tool before firing. The Qijia culture, centred in present-day Gansu and Qinghai provinces, represents a vital bridge between China's Neolithic traditions and the rise of early Bronze Age technologies. The Qijia were among the first in China to experiment with metal tools, while continuing to produce handmade ceramics of refined form and functional integrity. H160 D110mm