LONG-NECKED JAR, Lower Xiajiadian culture, Prehistoric（Before the 3rd century）

The Lower Xiajiadian culture, dating from approximately 2000 to 1500 BCE, flourished in what is now northeastern China, extending from the northern banks of the Shilamuren River in eastern Inner Mongolia to Zhangjiakou in the northwest, and encompassing northern Hebei and western Liaoning in the southeast. This culture was primarily centered around the cultivation of millet, with numerous large settlements discovered, alongside an array of stone tools, bone implements, and red pottery. The item presented here is a quintessential long-necked jar, featuring a form that appears to rise organically from the earth, exuding a remarkable presence. It would make a splendid addition to any collection.