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Mystery: Petroglyph Jug

This Asian Vase comes to us from Mark at kerocat@hickorytech.net

"I have no idea of the age other than I am sure it's at least 20 years old as that's how long I've had it."

If you have a thought on this piece, please e-mail kerocat@hickorytech.net directly and cc: us at AmArtPotAssn@aol.com. We'll post your response here, with full credit.

Mystery: "Lava Flow" Vase

Heavy, with a very rough surface, over which a white high glaze has flowed from the mouth in several places. The same glaze covers the interior, as well as the interior of a number of exterior small craters (not visible from this side).

A studio pot, and clearly marked with what looks like a T-over-D or vise versa,impressed.

RESPONSES:

2/2/2000 - Has anyone suggested Taxile Doat (TD) as the creator of this piece? It doesn't seem to be in his customary style, but you never know... CACRick@aol.com

Mystery: Petroglyph Jug

This is a thrown jug, 7" high x 4.5" in diameter, with an applied loop handle. The exterior is unglazed; the interior glazed.

Incised around the side are two animal figures in the manner of petroglyphs, or prehistoric rock carvings:

One appears to be an antelope (above left); the other a cow (above right).

Each of the drawings has been incised in a single continuous line. Quite a trick on paper, let alone in clay. There are no marks.

RESPONSES: "It appears to be French. I think it may have been a food or spice container. Those famous caves in France (the town escapes) have the same animal paintings. I have several French pieces with the same creamy yellow clay. Just a thought." 6/14/99 BernieVest@webtv.net

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