East Asia, Neolithic age, Majiayao culture. The Majiayao culture was a group of neolithic communities who lived primarily in the upper Yellow River region in eastern Gansu, easternQinghai and northern Sichuan, China. The culture existed from 3300 to 2000 BC.. Polychrome pottery bowl, molded handles. Painted in black. Comprised of squares pattern. 2 1/2 inches tall x 7 inches wide. Bowl has COA. Hairline crack.