Ceramics Leon-Jefferson culture
early in leon-jefferson period ceramics well-made vessels, using grit tempering rather more common mississippian culture trait of using ground mussel shells. 1450 ce distinctive central georgian stamped , incised pottery begins appear in apalachee area, representing trade or alliances powerful centers of central georgia, centered on lamar mounds , village site (now part of ocmulgee national monument). around 1600 local potters making lamar phase styled vessels continuing use own clay and/or grog tempering agent. common shapes ceramic vessels @ time bowls outward flaring rims, similar lamar style wares. period progresses quality , craftmanship of ceramics deteriorates.
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