A CHINESE NEOLITHIC POTTERY VESSEL,Machang phase, Majiayao culture (circa 2300-2000 B.C.). Gansu-Qinghai province, the shoulders boldly painted in dark brown and cream with circular reserves and linear bands - 11 1/4 in. high (cover included). For a similar decoration see He Li " Chinese Ceramics, A New Comprehensive Survey", ill. p.60, pl. 9 - . Estimate $800-1,200