Large Mississippian Pottery Vessel w/ Handles (Auction 2026-06-05, Lot 92)

$449.75

Native American, Southeastern United States, Mississippian culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A massive pottery vessel of globular form with broad shoulders and handles, reconstructed from original fragments. Areas of exposed shell temper, visible as white inclusions within the clay, distinguish original surfaces from restored sections and attest to traditional manufacturing techniques. Vessels of this scale are uncommon, and complete examples are rarely encountered. This piece offers a strong impression of the vessel’s original presence and form despite restoration. Size: 17″ W x 14″ H (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm)

Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection

Condition: Professional restoration throughout, with approximately 50% or more of the vessel retaining original material. Peeling and flaking to the restored areas surface pigment, revealing new white material. The remaining original portions show characteristic shell temper and surface wear consistent with age.