A number of ancient pottery artifacts made between the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) have been unveiled in Yanzhou district of the prefecture-level city of Jining in East China's Shandong province, showing the city's long history and rich cultural heritage.

The earthenware pot, a funerary object, is unearthed in Dongdun village, Xinyi town in Yanzhou district in 1989. It is made in the Warring States Period. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A bird-like earthenware pot is unearthed in Dongdun village, Xinyi town in Yanzhou district in 1989. It is made in the Warring States Period. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]