I know what this is... I need information

[TORRERO]

These Jars and plates were bought at a
yard sale... lady said her son was in a
country in South America and brought
these back... I need to know how to tell
if they are real and maybe an approximate
value....
any help is appreciated, thanks
Richard

 

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[Squirrel322]

I am NO expert. But in my humble opinion, the jar (without a face) looks like it could be old. They are all nice pieces but I really can't help with authenticity or value.

 

[Joecoins]

Look at the bottoms, do they show hundreds of years of wear, like are the bottoms dirty and black ? Thats where i would start, to help decide if its old.

 

[TORRERO]

Thanks guys, hope I get more info.
The bottom of two are shown but if they were ceremony jars they would not have been used every day,
There are no makers marks, or any kind of indication that they were made for tourist... IE made in china ... etc ..
on some of the jars I can scrape dirt off or the sides like they were buried but I have seen many fakes that were designed to look real..
they are beautiful,....
I think she sold me these for $5 each but like I said.. she said her son was in South America and brought them back....

 

[Squirrel322]

Seeing the close up photos you added, I'm skeptical they are authentic. But I am nobody to be offering an opinion on these....

You could probably find an online antiquities forum where you could solicit the opinion of someone more knowledgable. Or, you might be able to find someone at a nearby university...

Real or not, $5 each is a GOOD deal.

 

[Itsmine]

They look a little like Peruvian jugs. Here's one that's close. Your's have a lot more decoration.... https://www.google.com/search?q=sou...KHZYEDAMQsAQIHQ&dpr=0.9#imgrc=lPLL9DEb7NaDyM: