Museum insights | Mengcheng's wide-mouthed pottery jar: a witness to the origins of Chinese civilization

A wide-mouthed pottery jar dating back over 4,800 years was unearthed at the Yuchi Temple site in Mengcheng, East China's Anhui Province. Engraved on the jar's surface is a set of mysterious symbols that can deepen our understanding of the origins of Chinese civilization. Pottery, a vital carrier for the transmission of Chinese culture, has evolved alongside the progress of human civilization. Today, it serves as a bridge that connects traditional and modern life while fostering cultural and artistic exchanges between China and the rest of the world.