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Lamar Incised

Background

This type has apparently never been defined per se, but is often used in conversation. It has frequently been used as the equivalent of Lamar Bold Incised, which is the preferred name, and it is commonly seen in the literature.

Sorting Criteria

Incising on good quality grit-tempered pottery. Often the designs are simple scrolls.

Geographical Range
All of Georgia and into the surrounding states.
Chronological Range
Late Mississippian Lamar period.
Temper
Surface Treatment