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| Lot# & Name: |
210. Mississippian Caddo Incised Pottery Water Bottle |
| Estimate: |
$1,200-$1,800 |
| Current High Bid: |
$525.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$525.00 |
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| Category: |
Ethnographic and Tribal Art
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| Sub Category: |
Native American (North America and Eskimo)
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| Culture or Country: |
Native American, Southeastern United States, Mississippian culture.
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| Period: |
Ca. 900 - 950 A.D.
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| Size: |
6-5/16"D. x 8-3/8"H. |
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| Description: |
A finely shaped Caddo pottery water bottle with a rounded globular body and tall, slender neck. The shoulder is decorated with a continuous band of incised swirling motifs, carefully cut into the surface to form rhythmic, curving patterns that encircle the vessel. The elegant proportions and controlled incised design are characteristic of Caddo ceramic traditions, whose potters were renowned for their refined forms and balanced surface decoration. Bottles of this type were commonly used to store and pour liquids and appear frequently in both domestic and ceremonial contexts throughout the Mississippian world.
Fair condition. Professionally repaired with restoration over break lines; all done very well and difficult to notice. Some light surface wear as shown, but, otherwise, excellent presentation with nice preservation of incised decoration.
*This lot will not be on view at the New York exhibition, and will ship from Colorado* |
| Provenance: |
Private Denver, Colorado collection; ex. private New York collection, acquired November 2013; ex. Douglas Ingraham. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$0.00 |
| International: |
$0.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Mississippian Caddo Incised Pottery Water Bottle
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