The Southwestern Ceramic Collection

About the Collection

A growing collection of pottery, including ceramic vessels, sherds, bowls, and more. Including but not limited to Biscuit Wares, Pre-Pueblo Wares, Blue gray type, Black-on red, and Crackled Black-on-white. On the most basic level, this form of ceramics came about from heating clay at a sufficiently high temperature to trigger a chemical alteration, turning the formerly plastic clay into a rigid, resilient ceramic substance. They were the daily life utensils used for storing food and seeds for future crops, preparing and serving meals, transporting items from one location to another.



Olla

Mesa Verde, Black and White Ceramic

Pueblo III (A.D. 1200 - 1300)

Mug

Mesa Verde, Black and White Ceramic

Pueblo III (A.D. 1200 - 1300)

Birdshaped Pot

Brownware

Objects

Bowl

Mesa Verde, Black and White Ceramic

Pueblo III (A.D. 1200 - 1300)

Bowl

Abajo, Red on Orange Ceramic

Basketmaker II (A.D. 750 - 800)

Obliterated Neck Coregated Jar

Greyware

Ladle

Mesa Verde, Black and White Ceramic

Pueblo III (A.D. 1200 - 1300)

Birdshaped Pot

Greyware

Bowl

Mesa Verde, Black and White Ceramic

Pueblo III (A.D. 1200 - 1300)