How do to tell an authentic pot?

[diggingthe1]

I found this lamp at the thrift store, I couldn't pass it up. It looks pit fired, has an incredible glaze. It sure looks handmade. The chip in the top looks old. I am sure it has a hole in the bottom. The shade looks from the 60's or earlier. I am hoping someone made an incredibly old pot into a lamp at sometime. Probably just made to look old. 10 inches tall, 13 across. Looks like a burnished slip glaze. The clay particles are different sizes which makes me think it is authentic! Thanks for any help. I sure appreciate the knowledge here. I love learning!!

 

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[Old Pueblo]

It definitely looks right for some old southern Arizona pottery, but I know the natives around here still make this kind of pottery for traditional and educational purposes, and you can see some of it on display at one of our museums down here. Its a difficult piece to tell, in my opinion. Maybe an archaeologist that really knows pottery could help.

 

[Old Pueblo]

It could be the real deal, for sure though. I have an old Indian pot or two that somebody must have found around here a long time ago. One is plain, just like yours, only much smaller, and the other is basically the same, although some idiot put a nice thick coat of modern red paint around the outside. Im thinking it was some hippy back in the 1970s, who didn't quite know what the thing was.

 

[diggingthe1]

My friend just stopped by and ID it as tarahumara copper canyon pottery. Coil made in Mexico. They have been making them for a long time time, but probably not very old. It should sell in my little antique store next summer. Thanks for the post Old Pueblo. I fell in love with all the pottery displayed at the Grand Canyon last Summer!!!

 

[Old Pueblo]

That makes sense as to why it looks very similar to our Arizona pottery. It may not be very old, buts its still a great piece with some history on it.

 

[diggingthe1]

You all in Arizona have some amazing history of pottery. It is absolutely incredible. My friend used to collect pottery and came down in a heartbeat. He has some fabulous pieces. Thanks for the post!

 

[wassermj]

I thought this was an entirely different thread. I was excited to finally be able to lend my expertise.

 

[rock]

The only pot I ever bought ended up being a reproduction and its worth just what I paid for it.