Western NC find pottery?

[Jlynn]

My daughter found this on the edge of a river bed. It's dense like stone. The light parts look a hit orange when you look closely. The front and back appear to have been painted or glazed brown/black. Any thoughts? Is it anything?

 

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[ptsofnc]

It doesn't quite look like NA pottery, but I'm not holding it. Don't think NAs ever used glaze in our area. Running water (creeks/rivers), clay, and time can sometimes form pottery "look-a-likes".

 

[creekhunter]

Probably from an old jug, but not Native American.

 

[Jlynn]

Thanks!

 

[unclemac]

i find a lot of broken and weathered pieces of this....

https://www.google.com/search?q=bro...6ITVAhUizIMKHc7XBHoQ_AUICygC&biw=1098&bih=488

 

[monsterrack]

We call that crock ware, but it's not NA pottery. Sorry !!!!!!

 

[NCPeaches]

I find pieces of crockery too and love them. They have a unique history all their own in my area of western NC associated with the first settlers. I keep them and hope you do too. It's a very cool find!