Basin c. 3000

ceramic

rippled sketch texture

circular oval feature

3d rendering

rounded shape

shading render

ceramic

virtual 3d design

round design

metallic object render

china

curved surface

round circular shape

This "Basin" from the Majiayao culture, dating back to approximately 3000 BCE, showcases a distinctive and intricate design. Its surface is adorned with a captivating combination of swirling, concentric circles and a band of geometric motifs around the rim. The black-on-cream color scheme is characteristic of the Majiayao style. This basin serves as a testament to the artistry and sophistication of prehistoric Chinese pottery. The Minneapolis Institute of Art holds this significant piece.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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The form of this thin-walled, hand-built basin follows a Banpo type shape of the Yangshao culture that was already in use nearly a thousand years before this vessel was made. The wide rounded bowl has a fairly small flat base and an everted rim with a broad, rounded rim flange. Typical of much Majiayao ware, it is made of yellowish-brown earthenware, extensively painted in overall concentric and spiral patterns. It is exquisitely burnished imparting a rich luster to its interior surface.