| The flowing shape of this bottle suggests the form of a squash or gourd. Unlike most bottles, the joint between neck and body was made obvious by leaving it unsmoothed. Perhaps the potter just liked the effect. Wilder Engraved bottle, Late Caddo, ca. 1400-1650, 41FK4, height = 20.9 cm, diameter = 16.6 cm. TARL collections. Click on image for enlarged view and detailed view of shoulder. | 
Detail of Wilder Engraved bottle showing the
unsmoothed joint between neck and body. Late Caddo, ca. 1400-1650,
41FK4, height = 20.9 cm, diameter = 16.6 cm. TARL collections. Click
on image for enlarged view.
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