Time Travel with Ancient Pottery!
Imagine holding something that was made 2,000 years ago! 🤯 At the Zhaoqing Museum in Guangdong Province, you can see amazing pottery items that bring ancient history to life.
A Duck from the Past 🦆
One of the coolest things on display is a charming clay duck from the Eastern Han Dynasty. This isn’t just any duck—it’s a piece of art that shows us how people lived long ago.
Everyday Life in Clay 🍲🏠
There are also mini clay houses complete with tiny toilets in the courtyards! Plus, you can see old cooking pots, simple bowls called ding vessels (which used to show a person’s importance), and even a livestock pen.
These artifacts tell us stories about daily life between 1,500 and 2,200 years ago. They show how people cooked, lived, and took care of animals back then.
Why is Pottery Important? 🎨
Pottery is like a time capsule. The oldest pottery ever found was made over 10,000 years ago! It helps us understand how our ancestors lived and how they developed new skills.
Even after porcelain (a special kind of ceramic) was invented, people still used pottery during the Han to Tang dynasties (that’s from about 2,000 to 1,300 years ago). They made bricks, tiles, and even beautiful objects to bury with loved ones.
Discover History Yourself! 🏺
Next time you have a chance to visit a museum, look out for ancient pottery. It’s like stepping into a time machine and seeing how people lived long, long ago!
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Unearthing pottery that was brought to life some 2,000 years ago
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