Comb-pattern Pottery

The Neolithic Age began around approximately 8,000 B.C. The comb-pattern pottery vessels are the most representative type of pottery from Korea's Neolithic Age. Similar kinds of pottery have been found throughout Northern Europe and Siberia, although the Korean comb-pattern pottery date from a different period and the manufacturing technique and pattern construction are also unique. Thus the Korean comb-pattern potteries are believed to have evolved independently in Korea.

The use of fire brought about considerable changes to both food preparation and the digestibility of foodstuffs during the Neolithic Age. These vessels were used for cooking and food storage. They were very convenient to use, as they had pointed bases and therefore were easy to be planted firmly on the ground.

The inscription of patterns on pottery designed for everyday use indicates that the people of the Neolithic Age had an appreciation of aesthetics.