Looks like a pretty old shard. What do you think?

[Molly_Hatchet]

Farmington River, Ct

 

[A2coins]

looks old to me oops i was looking at my car.... any pics??

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[Molly_Hatchet]

oops there ya go - Im out of practice

 

[vpnavy]

 

[CRUSADER]

Clearly the base, wheel thrown. I'm not sure the natives used wheels, did they?

 

[Molly_Hatchet]

Clearly the base, wheel thrown. I'm not sure the natives used wheels, did they?

Well... maybe after contact (I have an article somewhere around here about pottery/natives/pilgrims) but what makes you say that? The smooth edge and lines on the bottom?

 

[CRUSADER]

Well... maybe after contact (I have an article somewhere around here about pottery/natives/pilgrims) but what makes you say that? The smooth edge and lines on the bottom?

Mostly the type & consistency of the clay. The lines I think show it was wire cut off the wheel.(but not sure on that point)

 

[wagbert]

Believe me, if Cru' says it, it is probably true!

 

[CRUSADER]

Believe me, if Cru' says it, it is probably true!

Thanks but pottery is not my strong point. I know enough about UK found bits to get by.

 

[Molly_Hatchet]

Well what are you thinking? I've washed it off a bit more and the clay looks very light in color - like light gray almost, and I can see a little orange glaze decoration. Could be a modern, made in mexico... Im keeping it though with my other jar of question mark shards.