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wpe15.jpg (17608 bytes) Painted pottery twin-jar

Yangshao Culture£¨c. 4000-7000 years ago£©

Unearthed at Zhengzhou, Henan

Height: 20cm

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This jar is used for drinking wine. Two people, each holding one side of the jar, would drink simultaneously. This custom still exists in certain minorities today, symbolizing friendship, unity and love.


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