Offered here for your consideration are two prehistoric polychrome pots. Relatively humble examples, one pot is a simple orange clay with wavy red lines decorating the interior. The larger pot has a black interior with an exterior decorated with white geometrics. Though humble, the pots represent a past time, environment and place but serve as a reminder that mankind's needs and artistic instincts transcend any one place or time. Add these mute witnesses to mankind's nature to your home today!
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 potter.
APPROX AGE: (Prehistoric).
SIZE: Smaller pot measures approximately 2 inches deep x 3 5/8 inches in diameter. Larger pot measures approximately 2 inches deep x 4 inches diameter.
CONDITION: As found with some restoration expected. These pots have 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. Bid on it today to make it yours!