Ceramics Typology

Pottery Typology

Pottery Typology from Michael Waters based on the notes of Malcolm J. Rogers - Criteria for typing ceramics are rim forms, vessel shapes, and diagnostic traits introduced, continued, discontinued during each period. Distinctions in temper given secondary importance.

Patayan I

Patayan I (AD 700-1000) Sites primarily in NW Papagueria along Gila and Colorado Rivers - Ceramics made using hemispherical casting and basket molding exhibit red slip, burnishing, rim notching, and puncutate and incised decoration, chimney-neck rims, distinctive Colorado Shoulders, and lug and loop handles on jars.

Patayan II

Patayan II ( 1000-1500) Movement of ceramics from Western Papagueria into S. Nevada, Lake Cahuilla, Phoenix Basin, Puerto Penasco, frequently found in Hohokam Classic period habitation sites - New developments include recurved rims, stucco finish, new vessel forms - also an increase in fine-lined geometric designs.

Patayan III

Patayan III (1500-1900) Continuation of Patayan II traditions - new traits included high-necked small mouthed olla and reinforced rim bands.

Typology Table

The typology in table format can be viewed here->-> Typology Table

Patayan I Forms

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Patayan II Forms

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Patayan III Forms

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Rim Forms

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