Offered here for your consideration are two prehistoric corrugated pottery bowls. These two fine pottery bowls are pleasingly decorated with corrugated exteriors. These corrugated exteriors were created via a coiled-and-scrape technique where each coil was carefully indented with the potter's finger in a uniform manner. These attractive pottery bowls deserve a spot in your collection. Bid now and make them yours!
PROVENANCE: Rust collection. The history of this collection comes from the private property of Dennis Sipe's White Mountain Hereford Ranch near Springerville, AZ. This well documented prehistoric site was excavated by William Hinckley. Mr. Sipe then wound up with the pottery and artifacts collection, which he kept and displayed until death. After Mr. Sipe passed away, the Rust family acquired the collection. Included is a copy of a history of the ruin (believed to have been written by Mr. Hinckley in 1987) in which it is clearly stated that no burial sites were found or disturbed.
MAKER: Unknown.
APPROX AGE: Prehistoric
SIZE: The first item measures 4 inches deep x 4 1/4 inches in diameter. The second item measures 5 inches deep x 5 inches in diameter.
CONDITION: As found with some restoration expected. These pots has not been subjected to a black light or any other tests, other than visual by us, so the extent of any possible restoration is unknown. Buyer is responsible for determining this to their satisfaction before bidding. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $20 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.