Anasazi Vase

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by kraftblue, Jul 15, 2026.

  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    I bought an Anasazi Singing Sunflower vase. Everything is carved in the bottom for ID. Is this some kind of reproduction? 6 1/2" tall.

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  2. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Is the question whether this is a reproduction of a known Anasazi design or just someone using "Anasazi" as a brand name?
     
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  3. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Could someone marked it as to what is is and when they got it?
     
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  4. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Most likely a modern/vintage piece inspired by ancient pottery. This appears to be a copyright mark -

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  5. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    Here is another form with the same markings, currently on ebay (#226366340618) -

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  6. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    The copyright symbol pretty much gives the game away. Suggests that it is not even a reproduction; someone's contemporary work. I can't imagine incising writing onto a genuine Anasazi artifact & the writing looks like it was done while the clay was wet.
     
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  7. Marote

    Marote Well-Known Member

  8. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks everyone.
     
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

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  10. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

  11. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Ditto all-don't believe the Anasazi had a written alphabet, petroglyphs and pictographs.
     
  12. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Is that an actual copyright? I find it strange that the name of a known civilization or art form can be copyrighted.:confused:
     
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  13. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    I suspect that the copyright is for the design by the potter and not the name Anasazi. I doubt that could be copyrighted.
     
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  14. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    I wouldn't be so sure about that. There's also the possibility that the potter is putting the copyright symbol on without actually having registered the name, although I suspect what they really want to protect is the shapes & decoration.
     
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