[ Prehistoric/Historic Artifact ] 3.75in x 4.5in Mississippian Compound Jar in ajar - Found in Jersey Co., Illinois - Size is 3.75in tall x 4.5in Dia. - Mississippian Culture 800 A. D. - 1500 A. D. - This is a fairly rare artifact type and is a solid vessel with no restoration. This was obtained from Robert Mathias of the Chicago, Illinois area and is out of the B. W. Stephens Collection. (The second collection)