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Pottery8604 of 12583Gourd-shaped Fritz Krug Vase (Germany), ca. 1910Novelty Drinking Mug
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    Posted 10 years ago

    surfdub66
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    This is a terracotta clay water bottle I think , it is made from what I would say is a porous type of clay as it has water staining around the sides at the bottom, it also looks quite old & has an almost carved looking design of I think scrolling fearn leaves & zig-zags , the top is also the cup when upturned, there is a name on the side which says 'uiko' or 'oiko' also stamped inside on the bottom the letter 'h' right in the centre.. the outside is covered in a terracotta colour paint/glaze, the rim has nibbles from lots of use ,the pot is scratched & stained all over which makes me think it was used daily at some time..
    I originally thought middle eastern but poss mexican, and I think someone brought it back from their travels..
    please!! I would love to know more about its origins & will appreciate any info at all .. EVEN GUESSES!! IDEAS???

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    1. surfdub66 surfdub66, 10 years ago
      thanx agh..
    2. surfdub66 surfdub66, 10 years ago
      thanx nutsabotas....
    3. ho2cultcha ho2cultcha, 8 years ago
      this is definitely a water bottle / cup combination from Mexico. i think that this is from Michoacan, although i can't tell you exactly why i think that's where it's from.

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