18th Century Spanish Olive Jar?

[Kmercer87]

Found this piece scuba diving the cape fear river a few months back. I was told it was a type of amphora used by the Spanish as olive jars and wine vessels during their expedition to the Americas. I believe that this is what they are but I haven't heard of any being found off the atlantic ocean besides Florida. Anybody know any more information on these?

 

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[tamrock]

Boy I couldn't tell you for sure what you have, other then it does look old. Here's an old post in the shipwreck forum about old jars found in the ocean. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/shipwrecks/290272-another-olive-jar-jug.html

 

[Kmercer87]

Thanks for the info! I think its a pretty awesome piece.

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Looks like a late 18th or early 19th Iberian Jar. Ancient Iberian Jars Recovered Off Maine Coast Fantastic find thats for sure.
Congrats,
ZDD