Native American, Southwestern United States, Arizona, Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloan), Chaco style, ca. 975 to 1150 CE. A lovely pottery vessel formed via the coil and scrape technique with a globular body, two lugged handles, and a small neck and lip. The exterior is painted with dark brown to black pigments that create lovely zigzagging lines and triangular shapes on a gray-white ground; classic Chaco style geometric motifs. Anasazi pottery was created by coiling clay and smoothing the surface before painting, then finally firing. Anasazi pottery was an invaluable utilitarian item for storing agricultural goods as well as a commodity for trading. Size: 7" in diameter x 6" H (17.8 cm x 15.2 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: private J. Hart Collection, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired pre-1970's; ex-private King collection, Arkansas, USA

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#167551

TL holes to base and inside of rim. Restoration to side of rim and 1 handle. Expected surface wear with some minor nicks to areas. Otherwise, excellent with impressive remaining pigments.