Swift Creek Complicated Stamped

Background

This type was originally recognized by Arthur Kelly at the Swift Creek site near Macon in the 1930s. Formally defined by Jesse Jennings and Charles Fairbanks in 1939.

Sorting Criteria

Complicated stamping on grit-tempered pottery. There are a wide variety of designs for this type. Rims vary from early to late as below.

Geographical Range
All of Georgia and adjacent states. More prevalent in southern part of state.
Chronological Range
Middle Woodland.
Temper
Grit Temper
Surface Treatment
Complicated Stamped
Pottery Image(s)