Zuni Pueblo Utilitarian Storage Vessel [SOLD]

Vessels of this size and shape were obviously for utilitarian use, but not necessarily for cooking. There is no evidence this jar was used for cooking, but it certainly was used for storage of something. There is no evidence of water or liquid residue, so it was used for dry storage.

There was never any decoration placed on the jar. It was formed, scraped, and fired. There are a couple stress cracks at the rim, and one crack on the interior that does not penetrate to the exterior.

Provenance: ex Cody Wyoming collection.