Large Mississippian Bowl, Dallas Plain Type

Native American, Southern United States, Mississippian culture, ca. 1140 to 1420 CE. Pottery bowl of sizable form constructed using lengthy pottery coils and paddle molding. The hemispherical vessel features a round but relatively stable base, tall walls, and a thick rim studded with 4 pairs of lug handles. This is likely a Dallas Plain type, tempered with small to medium crushed white shell fragments, and exhibits hues of red-orange, cream, beige, and dark firing clouds. Size: 10.74" Diameter x 7.75" H (27.3 cm x 19.7 cm)

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Provenance: private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, USA, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000

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#185316
Condition Report: Professional repair and restoration, with resurfacing and overpainting along new material and break lines. Abrasions and light pitting, otherwise in nice condition. Great size.