New River Complicated Stamped

Background

This type is Gordon Willey's name for a variety of Swift Creek Complicated Stamped that occurred in quantity in northwestern Florida.

Sorting Criteria

Complicated stamping on grit-tempered pottery, frequently with check stamping associated in the same design. The designs cover the entire exteriors of vessels. Rims are slightly out flared and lips are round-pointed and flat-round.

Geographical Range
Northwestern Florida Gulf Coast and presumably southern Georgia.
Chronological Range
Middle Woodland, Santa-Rosa-Swift Creek period.
Temper
Grit Temper
Surface Treatment
Complicated Stamped
Pottery Image(s)