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How Do Ancient Pottery Techniques Bridge the Gap Between Past and Present?

In the heart of China’s Henan province, nestled amidst the rolling hills and fertile plains, lies evidence of great civilization long past. The Yangshao culture, flourishing around 5000 to 3000 BCE, is renowned for its exquisite pottery, particularly the ‘cord-marked’ earthenware. These ancient pieces, adorned with intricate patterns made by pressing cords into the clay,

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