Old clay "pot" at St. Vincent DePauls

[birkie2]

This old pot-like object was $4.50 at a resale shop. It presumably made of red clay and is quite heavy, almost perfectly round, 10 inches tall and 6 inches in diameter. It looks as if it had a spout on the top but has been plugged and mortared shut. It rattles gently when shaken. It has slightly indented decorations on its exterior.

 

[A2coins]

Look like and old Urn

 

[Tony in SC]

Looks like an old burial urn Welcome to Tnet, Tony

 

[A2coins]

For $ 4.50 that's a steal. Grandma is that you!!!

 

[Broken knee]

I agree with Tony, someones ashes? HH
BK

 

[A2coins]

Sorry couldnt resist. First welcome to tnet I could be wrong it was just a guess research further if it is an urn could be old or Indian. or something else that could be valuable. Ive just been stuck inside for the winter and going a little crazy. Look into it further . Tommy

 

[Tony in SC]

Wife and I were detecting low tide ( which happened to be at 11:30 pm) at Tybee Island. The November moon had the tide pulled all the way out to the end of the pier. She called me over to look at a red pot she had found in the mud. I picked it up and pulled out the silk scarf that was packed inside. White chaulky stuff went everywhere. That's when we realized what it was!!! I stuffed everything back into the pot, walked down to edge , apologized and chunked him back into the ocean. After the nerves settled down, we went on to have a very good night!! Tony