A RARE CHINESE NEOLITHIC EARTHENWARE STEM JAR,Banshan Phase, Majiayao Culture (circa 2600 - 2300 B.C.), Gansu Province. Of bombe form, with two loop handles and everted, reticulated foot, brown geometric decoration Estimate $500-700
Reference: For a similar decoration see He Li, "Chinese Ceramics, A New Comprehensive Survey," ill. p. 58, pl. 5.