Saturday, November 29, 2008

Funny little pot


Can any of you great, experienced antiquers and thrift-store shoppers help me out? What is this funny little pot I have?

I bought it years ago in a thrift store in Seattle, in a box with a bunch of other stuff. It's shaped like a pumpkin or calabash, and has a frog and a newt molded on the surface. If it's a vase, its top is odd - there is a very wide, sturdy flange, and a very narrow opening.


It's about six inches in diameter, and about three inches tall. There are no identifying markings on it. The bottom doesn't have a distinct base, just a slightly flattened place so it can stand up sturdily.

What is this funny little pot? Where is is from? How old is it? Has anyone ever seen another like it?
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14 comments:

  1. Kathy RogersNovember 29, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    No idea. But it's cool.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 29, 2008 at 1:35 PM

    A weird hair receiver? I really don't know....maybe just someone's pottery making experience but I like it a lot.

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  3. Woman in a WindowNovember 29, 2008 at 2:55 PM

    OH, my sister would so know. (She knows everything.) But me, I'd live with it and never know. Neat.

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  4. SherrieNovember 29, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    Hi!
    Don't know what it is, but it's really odd looking in a sort of good way. Thanks for stopping by my place. Take Care!!

    Sherrie

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  5. Vintage To ChicNovember 29, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    you may have a real treasure,
    Hugs,
    Judy

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  6. JennyNovember 29, 2008 at 5:24 PM

    Maybe the bottom of a lamp piece? I am not sure!!

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  7. UnknownNovember 29, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    It might be a piece of a fountain...

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  8. Gary's third pottery blogNovember 29, 2008 at 6:18 PM

    tis either pre-Colombian Mexico or Peru handmade pottery, or a pre-Colombian Mexican or Peruvian knockoff! Most likely a knockoff. For tourists visiting Latin America. Would have to look at it carefully to see if it was for real.
    other examples:
    http://www.trocadero.com/Wayob/catalog/Antiques:Regional_Art:Americas:Pre_Columbian90.html

    :)

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  9. AnonymousNovember 29, 2008 at 8:13 PM

    Hey, g, I have no idea what kind of container this is, but I like it :o) I'm going to agree that it might simply be art, rather than "purposed" art. As a teacher, I've always said that the important part is the process, not the final product.

    Victoria
    xoxo

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  10. AnonymousNovember 29, 2008 at 9:25 PM

    Evening, I don't have a clue!! But it's a cute one! It's probably worth a gazillion dollars!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  11. UnknownNovember 29, 2008 at 10:33 PM

    I've never seen anything like it...but I like it..hope you get an answer. Wouldn't it be wonderful if it was worth lots of money?

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  12. DawnNovember 30, 2008 at 9:42 AM

    A base to a planter? Sure is neat looking.

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  13. Mo..."Mo's Cottage"November 30, 2008 at 2:21 PM

    Now I want to know what it is...very interesting....
    Mo :-)

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  14. AnonymousDecember 1, 2008 at 12:24 AM

    Hey g
    I have no ideas...but it unique...interesting...Thanks for sharing and I hope you find your answer...Thanks for stopping by...Happy Pink

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