Description:

Native American, Southeast or Midwest, Mississippian, ca. 520 to 1020 CE. A remarkable coil-made pottery vessel in a form best described as the "human-head" hooded bottle. The rotund dish presents a round but stable base and a spherical body that tapers to a narrow neck with a slanted, annular rim. A haunting visage presents on the side of the neck opposite the rim, featuring a prominent nose, slender eyes, a circular mouth, and a pointed chin. Three petite points are featured at the top of the figure's head, likely representing hair knots. The sides of the ancient jar show lovely remains of orange, cream, and black paints, indicating that it once boasted a vibrant design. Size: 6.25" in diameter x 7.75" H (15.9 cm x 19.7 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, formed 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.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#161665

  • Condition: TL holes on base and below rim. Collection label on base. Stable hairline fissure from neck to base. Expected pitting commensurate with age. Char marks to exterior. Otherwise, intact and excellent.

Accepted Forms of Payment:

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Shipping

Auction House will ship, at Buyer's expense

April 22, 2021 10:00 AM MDT
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to 24.5% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions

Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000