Accession No

1900.7 C


Description

Bowl of bichrome ladle, missing most of hollow handle, reconstructed from sherds, with uneven rim on ovoid asymmetric body and flat base. Decorated around interior rim with band made up of two lines of black bent back keys on white slip. Surfaces well smoothed, material grey in colour with gritty temper.


Place

Americas; North America; United States of America; Colorado; Montezuma Canyon


Period

?Basketmaker ?Pueblo


Source

Close, J. B. [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1900.7 C


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Two handwritten label adhered to object, one reads 'No 143 from Cañon' other reads 'Montezuma Canon J B Close Esq'
Event Date
Author: Stephanie Chinneck


Context (Field collection)
Accession Register for 1900.7 A-D: 'Two from Ruin Mesa, S.W. Colorado, one from Montezuma Cañon and one (largest) from Long House Ruin Cañon.'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Description for for 1900.7 A-D: 'Pottery bowls - interiors decorated with black painted patterns. 1900.7 C is a ladle with the handle broken off.'
'A is also a ladle. J. Somerville 1/12/2003.'
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Accession Register for 1900.7 A-D: 'Four deep earthenware bowls, the inside of which are ornamented with painted designs. Originally provided with handles, except the largest bowl.'
Event Date 1900
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Context (Acquisition Details)
Donated by Mr J.B. Close of Shelford.
Event Date 1900
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Bowl of bichrome ladle, missing most of hollow handle, reconstructed from sherds, with uneven rim on ovoid asymmetric body and flat base. Decorated around interior rim with band made up of two lines of black bent back keys on white slip. Surfaces well smoothed, material grey in colour with gritty temper.
Event Date 28/3/2025
Author: Stephanie Chinneck


FM:326441

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