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THBMississippian Pottery Bowl w/ Bear TL Tested
Lot 237
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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Native American, Southern United States, New Madrid County Missouri, Campbell Site, Mississippian, "Bells Plain" type, ca. 1220 to 1500 CE. A stunning hand-built pottery bowl exhibiting a rounded base and impressively thin walls that curve gently inwards to a lightly flared rim over a deep basin. A petite plinth holding the form of a bear projects from one side of the ancient vessel. Depicted in stride, the adorable animal displays a thick body supported by four short legs, a pointed tail, and a round head with incised eyes. Another protruding embellishment is featured on the opposite periphery of the bowl, allowing the two to be used as handles. Scholars posit that in Mississippian culture bears were likely seen as protectors and symbolized courage, strength, good omens, and leadership. Size: 8" in diameter x 5.25" H (20.3 cm x 13.3 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 Kansas City, Missouri, USA collection; ex-John Townsend collection, acquired in the 1970s and earlier
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.
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#161998Repairs to rim and tail with restoration over break lines and restoration to small rectangular area near bear. Broken head/tail. Expected nicks and abrasions commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with lovely earthen deposits throughout.Condition
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