Native American, Southeast or Midwest, Mississippian, ca. 900 to 1543 CE. A graceful pottery jar presenting a globular body with a wide hip, a rounded shoulder, a narrow neck, and a flared rim, all sitting upon a ring-form base. Enveloped in a rich gray slip, the beautiful vessel is inscribed "PENISCOT CO. [sic] / MO / Cumbell Site" on its base, indicating the place where it was discovered. Below the inscription is a petite label stating, "Found by Jeni / Weidner '86." Size: 6.3" Diameter x 7.8" H (16 cm x 19.8 cm)

Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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#159968

Repaired from several pieces with restoration over break lines. Some expected nicks, abrasions, and pitting, commensurate with age. Modern felt pads on bottom of foot. Otherwise, excellent.