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An engraved tortoise rattle, from the Peiligang culture, refers to an artifact made from a tortoise shell. Typically used as a musical instrument
These rattles were often engraved with various designs and symbols. The engraving might include geometric patterns, representations of animals, or other motifs. Significant to the people of that era and time. Such artifacts provide insights into the cultural practices, artistic expressions, and technological capabilities of these innovative and creative people.

The discovery of musical instruments like the tortoise shell rattles. Indicates the presence of ritualistic or ceremonial practices, and highlight complexity of their social and cultural life. During the neolithic era.

Bibliography: Liu, Li; Chen, Xingcan (2012). The Archaeology of China: From the Late Paleolithic to the Early Bronze Age (https://archive.org/details/archaeologychina00liul). Cambridge University Press. pp. 141 (https://archive.org/details/archaeologychina00liul/page/n164)–150.ISBN 978-0-521-64310-8.