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Painted pottery pieces unveil prehistoric Shanxi
Updated: Jul 27, 2026
China Bound
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More than 5,000 years ago, people in the Fenhe River basin were already creating painted pottery with striking patterns and symbols.
Now on view at the Shanxi Archaeology Museum in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, these painted pottery pieces invite you to uncover the artistic brilliance and cultural legacy of prehistoric Shanxi.
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