[ ARTICLES OF CLAY.]
A large number of very fine vessels of clay was presented by Dr. J. M. Lindsley. They were obtained from a field near Pecan Point, within half a mile of the Mississippi River. In the fields is a large mound which could not be opened on account of the crops. Years ago, when the timber was cleared from this field, many small elevations or hillocks were observed scattered irregularly over the surface. The plow has obliterated these, but has brought to light many evidences of ancient
occupation, such as charcoal, ashes, burned clay, stone implements, and human bones.
63207. A large, beautifully-formed jar has received this number. The neck is short and slender, and the rim slightly enlarged and recurved. The body is full and symmetrical, but greatly compressed vertically, the width being about twice the height. The ware is of the dark, porous variety. Full height, 8 inches; width, 10 inches.
63010. A bottle-shaped jar or vase, with long neck and globular body. The form is unusually graceful. Height is 10 inches. Diameter of body, 6½ inches. This vessel is shown in [Fig. 143].
63012. A well-formed jar, with plain neck and globular body. Seven and one-half inches in height, and 8½ in width.
63013. A medium sized, bottle-shaped vessel, of elegant proportions. A rudimentary foot or stand is added to the bottom. Height, 8 inches. [Fig. 144].
63017. A small, much compressed, bottle-shaped vase. Height, 5 inches; width, 6½ inches.
63018. A bottle-shaped vase of reddish-gray color, resembling the preceding in shape and size.