Prehistoric Mississippian Pottery Jar
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Native American, Southeastern United States, purportedly found in Kentucky, Mississippian culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A hand-made, round-bodied jar with a slightly corseted neck, an unpronounced rim, and two strap handles set close to the body of the jar. The Mississippians used a clay and shell temper to prevent shrinkage when firing- the white shell shards are visible within the gray surface. This type of vessel is sometimes called a "bean pot" used for cooking and boiling- the rim prevented boiling over and the strap handles allowed suspension over the fire. Size: 4.75" Diameter x 4" H (12.1 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: private South Carolina, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Illinois, USA collection; ex-Sam Cox collection
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#171197
Native American, Southeastern United States, purportedly found in Kentucky, Mississippian culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A hand-made, round-bodied jar with a slightly corseted neck, an unpronounced rim, and two strap handles set close to the body of the jar. The Mississippians used a clay and shell temper to prevent shrinkage when firing- the white shell shards are visible within the gray surface. This type of vessel is sometimes called a "bean pot" used for cooking and boiling- the rim prevented boiling over and the strap handles allowed suspension over the fire. Size: 4.75" Diameter x 4" H (12.1 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: private South Carolina, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Illinois, USA collection; ex-Sam Cox collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#171197
Condition
Repaired, piece reattached to body and small loss to this area. Old TL hole on base. A few chips and nicks throughout the surface and abrasion near handle. Nice firing clouds and light mineral deposits.
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Prehistoric Mississippian Pottery Jar
Estimate $200 - $300
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