This is a large ancient pottery urn or vessel from Neolithic China, featuring painted designs and a rare raised human figure, likely the image of a shaman. The Urn measures 14.5 inches tall x 12 inches wide ( 24+ inches around) This vessel was produced in the Machang phase of the Majiayao (or Gansu Yangshao) culture ca. 2350–2050 B.C. Decorative motifs on Machang-period wares are largely geometric and include curvilinear patterns and cross-hatching, and lozenges, triangles, circles, and squares in an endless array of combinations.

Fair, repairs to rim chips, possible repair to probe hole, overall in great shape.