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Pottery type
Parowan Fremont Ware
Parowan Fremont Ware500 – 1300 A.D.Fremont PotteryKey facts
- Age
- 500 – 1300 A.D.
- Cultural period
- Fremont Pottery
- Material
- Grit-tempered clay fired in a reducing environment, giving the characteristic gray color. Some examples have red slipped exteriors or limited painted motifs.
Description
Parowan Fremont Ware belongs to the Fremont cultural tradition of southwestern Utah. Vessels include gray utility jars and bowls with smooth surfaces and occasional simple painted decorations using black mineral pigment. Forms often have thick walls, rounded bodies, and slightly flaring or straight rims.
Size
Typical jars and bowls range from 16–30 cm in diameter or height, with wall thickness around 6–10 mm.
Distribution
Found mainly in southwestern Utah within the Parowan Valley and nearby basins.
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Additional information
Parowan Fremont ceramics represent a local Fremont variant in southwestern Utah. They often occur with adobe structures, slab-lined storage cists, and Fremont-style figurines.