What is it???

[jtw1313]

Can anyone tell me what this is? It is about the size of a soft ball I would say and made of painted terra cotta clay I believe

 

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[DizzyDigger]

Is it solid? Is there a lid that comes off? Any markings that might
designate some kind of origin?

 

[GoldieLocks]

Does it open up? If not, I suspect it is a home made bocchi ball game piece. Or tourist piece/trinket for tourists. Perhaps from Mexico?

 

[Tony in SC]

I would say very old game piece? Is it round?

 

[jtw1313]

No areas that open and not totally round........pretty sure all solid

 

[pepperj]

Flat bottom, same markings on all sides?

 

[jtw1313]

Not really a flat bottom but enough to sit in position......yes I think same design around

 

[Vermont treasure hunter]

Not really a flat bottom but enough to sit in position......yes I think same design around

Was this found, bought? Also, where was it found/bought?

 

[jtw1313]

I found it in a old house

 

[DizzyDigger]

A primitive curling stone?

Is it perfectly round, or is there some oval to the shape?

Being made of clay, I have to wonder if it was a school project
where someone made a paper weight for dad.

 

[Sod Buster]

Found this...........maybe?

https://www.antiquers.com/threads/large-ceramic-or-clay-ball.39144/

 

[jtw1313]

Somewhat oval shape

 

[GoldieLocks]

Aren't curling stones flat like a hockey puck?

 

[Retired Sarge]

Aren't curling stones flat like a hockey puck?

GoldieLocks........

This is what a typical Curling Stone looks like......While not a ball, it's not exactly flat like a Hockey Puck either!

 

[Retired Sarge]

Now for the item in question, I wonder if it could be a Feather Bowling (AKA Trabollen) Ball/Disc....

https://www.google.com/search?q=fea...hUCB50JHQELCroQ_AUoAnoECAIQAg&biw=798&bih=388

 

[DizzyDigger]

You'll get a much better response if you post a new thread in
the Treasure Marks and Signs forum.

 

[jtw1313]

Ok I will try