Ye Zhao is a Researcher at Zhejiang Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology. He has long been engaged in the investigation, excavation and study of Neolithic cultures, especially Liangzhu culture. He is responsible for the overall investigation of the ruins of Liangzhu, the systematic investigation and excavation of Daxiongshan Hill, and the archaeological excavation of dozens of sites including Mojiaoshan, Bianjiashan, Maoshan and Guanjingtou. He has published several books, such as The Cluster of Liangzhu Ruins, Bianjiashan and The Holy Land of the Liangzhu Civilization. He has also been actively involved in the curation and renovation of the Liangzhu Museum.

Preface

Chapter I: Excavation Sites of Pottery

1. Cemeteries

2. Living remains

3. Deposited soil

Chapter II: Types of Pottery

1. Kitchen utensils

2. Tableware

3. Drinking vessels

4. Storage vessels

Chapter III: Ingenuity of Pottery

1. Covers

2. Handles and holders

3. Animal figures

4. Abnormal vessels

Chapter IV: Colors of Pottery

1. Black preference

2. Branch of red

3. Coating

Chapter V: Decoration of Pottery

1. String pattern and modeling

2. Openwork design

3. Carved pattern

5. Painting

Chapter VI: Evolution of Pottery

1. Cauldron

2. Hemispherical bowl

3. Double-handle pot

Appendix: Bibliography