Mississippian Caddo Pottery Bottle - Large Form

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Ca. 900–1500 CE. Native American, Southeastern United States, Mississippian Caddo culture, ca. 900 to 1500 CE. A commanding and beautifully preserved pottery bottle of classic Caddo form, defined by its broad globular body and short, upright neck rising with quiet authority. The surface is left largely unadorned, its subtle fire clouds and variegated tones of buff, gray, and deep charcoal bearing witness to the kiln atmosphere and the hand of the maker. This restrained aesthetic reflects a tradition in which form and finish carried as much meaning as applied decoration, emphasizing balance, volume, and tactile presence. Such vessels were integral to daily and ceremonial life, used for the storage and pouring of water or other liquids, and often placed within burial contexts as offerings. The careful burnishing and controlled firing visible here speak to the technical skill of Caddo potters, whose ceramic traditions are among the most refined in the Mississippian world. Size: 11.5" Diameter x 11.8" H (29.2 cm x 30 cm) Size: 11.8" H x 11.5" Diam (30.0 cm H x 29.2 cm Diam). The vessel's impressive scale and intact condition enhance its presence, offering a direct and unembellished expression of Caddo artistry and cultural continuity. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #202287

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