Hello:
This is my first, ever, post in this forum (I have looked at a number of posts but never done one myself). I need help! This water, or storage, vessel (I believe that's what it is because of its size: 17" tall by about 15" wide), belonged to a very wealthy Denver businessman who recently passed away. He was so wealthy that, from time to time, he was taken advantage and bought what he liked regardless of the price. On the other hand, every so often he would buy what has turned out to be a gem, and that's what we're trying to figure out here...is this a gem or junk? The vessel has a rim repair but, if it's old, it is in pretty good condition. I haven't seen any native american or southwestern pottery that I would consider to be really similar. Any help in identifying the jar's origin and possible date of production would be much appreciated. There are no marks on the piece.
Thank you!
This is my first, ever, post in this forum (I have looked at a number of posts but never done one myself). I need help! This water, or storage, vessel (I believe that's what it is because of its size: 17" tall by about 15" wide), belonged to a very wealthy Denver businessman who recently passed away. He was so wealthy that, from time to time, he was taken advantage and bought what he liked regardless of the price. On the other hand, every so often he would buy what has turned out to be a gem, and that's what we're trying to figure out here...is this a gem or junk? The vessel has a rim repair but, if it's old, it is in pretty good condition. I haven't seen any native american or southwestern pottery that I would consider to be really similar. Any help in identifying the jar's origin and possible date of production would be much appreciated. There are no marks on the piece.
Thank you!