My recent days with pottery sherds.

[danasaur]

Retry impressive haul in one day. The sherds have been washed and are about to be catalogued.

 

[rock]

So what period are you thinking dan? Mississippian

 

[danasaur]

Yes! Also, some Late Woodland stuff.

 

[rock]

Yes! Also, some Late Woodland stuff.

You would really like the property I have permission to hunt. I have found 2 pieces of stone bowls and all periods of pottery.

 

[monsterrack]

I like the swirl design

 

[danasaur]

Rock, I love the pottery as much as the points.

 

[rock]

Rock, I love the pottery as much as the points.

Its like little pieces of ancient art. What would you call this one and yes its pottery.

 

[danasaur]

Rock, that looks like a "pottery head" to me. Maybe anthropomorphic? Need photo from other side.

 

[rock]

Found this small section of a rim today. Hard to see but it has decorations on it that looks to be lines.

 

[danasaur]

Brushed pottery. Probably done with a twig. Very interesting. What state and area? Looks like Walnut Creek Brushed.

 

[Tnmountains]

Retry impressive haul in one day. The sherds have been washed and are about to be catalogued.

Nice pottery. It can really tell a story. I was cleaning out my carport for my truck as storms are on the way and found a large screen sifter I have filled with pottery to.. do something with. I can not help but pick them up. Please chime in your knowledge is appreciated !
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TnMtns

 

[danasaur]

Pottery is less glamorous, but more important to me when identifying a site. Is the site a camp, a village or a larger town. Hoe much was it occupied. What

 

[danasaur]

Sorry, hit send before editing. Many of the sites in our area have multiple occupations. Makes it a challenge, especially if has been plowed for a long time.

 

[rock]

Brushed pottery. Probably done with a twig. Very interesting. What state and area? Looks like Walnut Creek Brushed.

Found in a creek, N GA. Glad you like it. Im saving it for my pottery frame. I like the rim sections