Terra Cotta water jug
This jug or pitcher measures 10 inches tall and 5 inches wide at the base. It came with a small lot of Native American artwork. It has a small leather cord around the neck with a bead attached.
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Hi Rhonda,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
This looks like its from Central or South America, not as old as Pre-Columbian but probably made for the tourist trade
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Central or South American earthenware pottery jug
Probably 19th Century
Of circular section with flaring lip, tall neck with single loop handle and ovoid body; with a worn dark patina overall.
10 inches high, 5 inches diameter
CONDITION: with wear
PROVENANCE: acquired at auction
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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Hi Rhonda,
Unless I know for certain what the material is, I usually use the more general "earthenware" since that covers all the bases.
"Pottery" refers to anything made from ceramics, an even more general term.
Does that help?
I see. So, terracotta is just earthenware in Italian or Latin? And it does not have to be that orange/brown color we see in museums and elsewhere. And, it is all pottery. That helps me a lot.
Thank you, Delia.
It typically is orange/brown but sometimes it is glazed or painted so you don't see the base color, or you can have another kind of earthenware painted orange/brown.
Thank you very much, Delia. Very helpful, very informative. I feel motivated to read about it, but I cannot learn everything, so, I have Mearto.
Hello Delia:
Is it accurate to refer to the material as terra cotta or pottery?
Thank you.