ceramics

  1. Wide variety of pottery shard types and manufacturing styles

    Hello, I recently identified a site in Central Brazil with hundreds (more probably thousands) of ceramic shards of the most varied pottery and manufacturing styles. Below (attached) are some photos (macro - 23 x 23 square cm) and light microscope details (micro - some few square mm) with temper...
  2. Old Asian Vase or Recent Imitation?

    I got this blue ceramic vase for $7 at a second-hand shop today. It's made with a brown clay and is somewhat rustic in its construction. Lots of pits in the glaze, and the base is unglazed. I can't tell if it was coiled or turned on a wheel. No makers mark. I suspect it's old, but I'm not sure...
  3. Visitor now Registered

    i was impressed as a visitor, so now am a member.The only treasures I have ever found are by accident--digging up old coins while gardening in old 18th century towns, at garage/yard sales, and early 20th century stamped post cards from my grandmother after her death.In the vicinity of the...
  4. ✅ SOLVED Need help identifying the mark on this unusual Delft(?) vase with cover

    Hello :hello: I was wondering if someone would be able to help me out. I am in the process of restoring this vase I have recently acquired and despite numerous days of researching I just seem to be hitting dead ends in regards to identifying the mark underneath. I initially thought it was a...
  5. Native American pottery help!

    I find a lot of pottery but know nothing about it. Can anyone shed some light on what I have found? How do I post pictures? I have about 6 pieces of pottery with black and white paint on them. They are an inch to 4 inches in size and were found in southeastern Arizona where an apache Indian...
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