Mississippian Bell Plain Jar | 4 Shoulder Nodes, ex-Seever

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Ca. 1000–1500 CE. Native American, Mississippian culture, Bell Plain type, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A quietly powerful Bell Plain pottery jar with a globular body and short flaring neck, distinguished by four subtle applied nodes at the shoulder, its dark, fire-clouded surface and unadorned form emphasizing the refined restraint and functional elegance characteristic of Mississippian ceramic traditions. The vessel is hand-built from tempered clay and finished with a smooth, burnished surface, its softly asymmetrical rim and gentle contours bearing the marks of skilled but intimate craftsmanship. The quartet of nodes encircling the shoulder may have served both as tactile embellishments and as symbolic or clan-related markers, a feature seen across Bell Plain wares associated with domestic and ceremonial use. Size: 6.5" Diameter x 6.8" H (16.5 cm x 17.3 cm) Size: 6.8" H x 6.5" Diam (17.3 cm H x 16.5 cm Diam). Bell Plain ceramics, widely distributed throughout the Mississippi River Valley and surrounding regions, are often linked to everyday utility yet reveal a sophisticated aesthetic grounded in proportion, balance, and surface treatment. The darkened areas of the body reflect firing conditions within an open or reduced atmosphere kiln, producing the characteristic mottled patina prized by collectors today. This example carries notable provenance, formerly in the collection of William J. Seever (1860-1947), curator of the Missouri Historical Society and an early dealer in Native American artifacts. It is purportedly excavated from Cross County, Arkansas, likely from the Jones, Stanley, or Fortune Mounds, sites associated with the broader Mississippian cultural horizon and its complex mound-building societies. A compelling and honest example, this jar speaks not through ornament, but through form, touch, and history - a vessel shaped by hand and time, carrying the quiet authority of its ancient origins. 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 #202178

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