Mississippian Grayware Bottle w/ Tiered Shoulder
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Native American, North America, west of the Mississippi River (modern day Cross County, Arkansas), Mississippian, ca. 11th to 14th century CE. A hefty grayware bottle displaying a spherical body with an elevated shoulder, a lengthy, tubular neck, and an annular rim, all sitting upon a flattened base. Note how the lovely vessel exhibits a slight slant - adding a charming bit of character to its minimalist form! Size: 5.5" Diameter x 7.3" H (14 cm x 18.5 cm)
Provenance: private South Carolina, USA collection
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#171477
Native American, North America, west of the Mississippi River (modern day Cross County, Arkansas), Mississippian, ca. 11th to 14th century CE. A hefty grayware bottle displaying a spherical body with an elevated shoulder, a lengthy, tubular neck, and an annular rim, all sitting upon a flattened base. Note how the lovely vessel exhibits a slight slant - adding a charming bit of character to its minimalist form! Size: 5.5" Diameter x 7.3" H (14 cm x 18.5 cm)
Provenance: private South Carolina, USA 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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#171477
Condition
Repair and restoration to neck. Expected surface wear with some light abrasions. Otherwise, excellent with nice encrustations on interior. Collection label on base reading, "Barton / Ranch / Cross Co Ark." Collection number inscribed on shoulder edge.
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Mississippian Grayware Bottle w/ Tiered Shoulder
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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