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Before I list the known details about the piece, I would just like to say that this artifact is stunning in person and has been kept locked away for almost 3 decades out of sight. I recently inherited the piece and have decided that it absolutely should go to someone who will enjoy it and take care of it. I keep it hidden as I am always afraid of damaging it. In fact, if the buyer were close enough, I would consider meeting to bring the piece as opposed to shipping it. Just throwing that idea out there. If it is shipped, it will certainly be packed well and extremely carefully, along with being expedited. Below is all of the information I know about the piece and if you look at the photos, there is also an image uploaded of the authentication document.
Artifact Authentication completed by Archaeological consultant Gregory Perino and David Foust on April 29, 1993.
Name & Description of object: Red on Buff Bottle.
A squatty bottle that has a short wide neck and red vertical stripes on body and neck. The neck bells out towards the top. It has four buff and four red stripes.
Ex-Roy Pohler Coll. Found at the Marked Tree Site in Cross County Arkansas.
Material: Shell tempered baked clay fired to a buff color.
Length: 174mmWidth: 180 mm
Evaluation: This is an authentic bottle of the late Mississippian period dating in the A.D. 1400 range.
I have examined the above described artifact(s) at the request of the owner. This evaluation is based on the best of my knowledge and experience to date.
Signed by Gregory Perino and dated 04/29/93.
Ancient 1400 AD Quapaw Red On Bluff Full Stripes Native American Pottery. Condition is \"Used\". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
