Sujet
Jar with Spiral Designs, 3300-2650 BC. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Jar with Spiral Designs, 3300-2650 BC. This jar is a spectacular example of painted pottery from the Majiayao culture, one of the regional cultures of prehistoric China. Its geometric patterns are probably abstract symbols transformed from a bird image, which may suggest a clan totem or nature spirits. Archaeological work confirms the coexistence of different regional cultures in ancient China, contesting the old belief that the Chinese civilization originated solely along the Yellow River. The artifacts of these cultures manifest distinctive characteristics; each one played a role in the formation of the greater Chinese civilization.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F88_422
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
46,1Mo (2,2Mo) / 31,8cm x 36,3cm / 3758 x 4288 (300dpi)