Chinese Decorated Neolithic Jar Neolithic Period, 3rd millennium B.C. A low carinated jar with broad neck and two D-section handles, decorated with parallel horizontal bands of zigzags around the body, punctuated by vertical strips of wedges, circumferential band of triangles and wedges around the shoulder, lozenges to the neck, solid horizontal bands to the handles. 429 grams, 15 cm wide (5 7/8 in.). Acquired 1980s-1990s. Collection of Mr H. N., Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, UK. [No Reserve]