In addition to fish, running deer and barking dogs were also among decorative patterns on Banpo painted pottery. These simple but descriptive designs demonstrate that ancient Chinese artists were good at depicting the movement of animals.
Miaodigou is an archaeological site located in Shan County, Henan Province, which dates back to 5,000 years ago. Different from Banpo pottery whose interior parts are painted, Miaodigou pottery is mostly painted on the outside.
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