Certificate
M2025PAS000028OW
Supplier
private collection
Introduction
The collectible titled "Ceramic Dragon-Beast Pattern Pot" originates from the Mijiawa culture of China’s Neolithic period, dating back approximately between 3300 and 2000 BC.
The Mijiawa culture is a prehistoric culture of significant historical importance in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, particularly renowned for its exquisite colored pottery art.
The pottery from this period further enhanced the development of colored pottery culture in the northwest region and played a vital foundational role in the subsequent Qijia culture and early Bronze Age civilizations.
This ceramic pot belongs to the Semi-Mountain type, dating from approximately 2800 to 2500 BC. During this time, colored pottery art reached its peak, with increasingly complex and exquisite patterns that included swirl motifs, symmetrical designs, and abstract female symbol patterns, reflecting the unique pursuit of aesthetics of the era. Moreover, these decorative motifs often contained deep religious significances, mirroring the people’s exploration of life and faith.
The design of this ceramic dragon-beast pattern pot not only serves practical daily functions but may also have been an important item in religious rituals, symbolizing the reverence people had towards natural forces and the mysterious. Through the study of such artifacts, we gain insight into the evolution of social structures and cultural beliefs during the Neolithic era.