two pottery bowls

[GatorBoy]

I found these 2 about 2 months apart. in the same general area. I've had them around for almost 1 year. I never found out exactly what they are. the entire inside and rim of each of them is coated with a black substance. maybe tar.. maybe some type of paint or ink. they're not made from local clay. they seem to be terracotta. both have a small thumb pull along the rim apparently for pouring. I know these are probably not pre colonial but I don't know where else to post them. any ideas

 

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[stefen]

Like where were they found? Urban or rural? Water or dry land?

What industries are near?

Any type of info may be a clue as to what they are...

 

[GatorBoy]

shallow water in the indian river. in an area where the ocean beach is only about 200 yards to the east. very close to a 1715 fleet shipreck. nothing close by other than a condominium on the beach about half mile away.

 

[GatorBoy]

also find native american artifacts there

 

[catherine1]

Nice find on those bowls. Thanks for the view!

 

[joshuaream]

They look like crucibles used for melting metals. In historic times, in that size, they were commonly used for pouring lead into bullet molds.

 

[GatorBoy]

thank you so much for your response. that's the first credible explanation I've had.

 

[GatorBoy]

thank you catherine 1

 

[tomclark]

I've seen very similar bowls in my hunting around Tampa Bay and friends have found them one or two at a time.... I hope not but they look like Santeria or some other religious "device". I've even seen them online at supply companies.

 

[GatorBoy]

well... it is what it is. I appreciate the info thank you. I'm not really hoping for them to be 1 thing or another just the not knowing was bothering me. santaria huh.. I will check that out. can you remember the name of a supply store?