Caddo Mississippian Pottery Vessel Stippled Surface (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 100A)

$321.25

Native American, Southeastern / Midwestern United States, Arkansas, Clark County, Mississippian / Caddo culture, ca. 1000 to 1600 CE. A pottery vessel with a rounded body and a textured, stippled surface, divided into quadrants by raised ridges that descend from the rim. Visible shell temper is present throughout with areas of darkening from firing. Size: 5.5″ W x 3.26″ H (14 cm x 8.3 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection; ex-Heritage Auctions

Condition: Perforations through the base and side as shown. Stable hairline fissures radiating from the rim. Abrasions and losses to surface layers on the exterior.