Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Possibly the earliest Anasazi Painted Vessel in Existence!

http://rarepotteryinfo.siteprotect.net/TusayanObeliskBlackontan.htm

Obelisk Black-on-Tan Seed Bowl
This incredibly rare vessel could very well be the earliest Anasazi painted vessel in existence. It is basically Obelisk Brown with organic black paint. The design is reminiscent of designs woven in prehistoric baskets of about the same time period. All the archaeological books that write about the subject will tell you that the earliest painted pottery is gray or whiteware.
Approximate Dimensions: 3 3/4" by 3 1/8"