Relics of the American West: 1850-1920
Lot 2150:
Description
This 12-piece study collection features an assortment of authentic indigenous earthenware pottery vessels, heavily indicative of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican or South American origin. The grouping features a diverse range of sizes, including a small 3.5-inch diameter vessel, multiple utilitarian shallow bowls measuring up to 6.5 inches in diameter, a three-footed tripod bowl with painted geometric accents at 6.75 inches in diameter, a 4.5-inch diameter round-bottom pot, and a large footless bowl measuring 9.25 inches in diameter. The lot is highlighted by a highly distinct handled pouring vessel featuring an elongated spout and fine incised geometric decorations, measuring 6 inches in overall diameter. Hand-coiled from native terracotta clays, these vessels showcase various slip finishes and traditional open-air fire clouding. Notably, several pieces feature vintage hand-written green ink inventory numbers on their bases, and multiple items exhibit stable, historic institutional repairs utilizing early adhesive methods typical of mid-20th-century museum preservation. Objectively, the lot is in excavated, structurally stabilized condition; visible imperfections include extensive surface wear, mineral encrustations, rim chipping, and prominent weathered hairline fractures that have been historically consolidated. H 5.5″, W 9.25″, D 9.25″earthenware pottery vessels, heavily indicative of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican or South American origin. The grouping includes multiple utilitarian shallow bowls, a three-footed tripod bowl with painted geometric accents, an olla-style round pot, and a remarkably distinct handled pouring vessel featuring an elongated spout and fine incised geometric decorations. Hand-coiled from native terracotta clays, these vessels showcase various slip finishes and traditional open-air fire clouding. Notably, several pieces feature vintage hand-written green ink inventory numbers on their bases, and multiple items exhibit stable, historic institutional repairs (utilizing early adhesive methods typical of mid-20th-century museum preservation). Objectively, the lot is in excavated, structurally stabilized condition; visible imperfections include extensive surface wear, mineral encrustations, rim chipping, and prominent weathered hairline fractures that have been historically consolidated. H 5.5″, W 9.25″, D 9.25″. Please see photos for condition.
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