Ceramic fragment (Archaeological fragment)

Description

This fragment of unglazed pinkish-grey earthenware is part of the flared upper edge of a vessel of a possibly circular but now unknown form. The exterior surface features a shallow-relief pattern possibly created by impressing with cords or a woven surface. Uneven gray areas on the surface, possibly were caused by exposure to heat. This object is most likely associated with the Hopi culture. As per the donor Mr. L. T. Alexander, the fragment was acquired "near the Little Colorado River in Winslow, Arizona, 50 miles west of the Petrified Forest." No details are recorded regarding the discovery methods used for this object.