Pottery Spittoon or Odd Vase?

This stands 6 1/4" tall and measures 7" across the top. Opening measures about 3". No marks on base.

 

I think it's big enough to be considered a lady's spittoon but I don't think it was intended for that purpose. Looks hobbyist decorated to me.
Don

 

Hi,
Ladies spittoons were small enough so they could be held in your hand. Larger ones were made for home use by anyone who needed a spittoon. Just about all of the ones I have seen were rounded for easy cleaning. I think the one in the photo is just a flower vase.
greg

 

I was thinking that.
For just a bundle of flower heads with shortened stems.

 

Thanks Everyone!

 

I agree with Don, Lady's Spittoon.
Not sure it is hobbiest painted though.

Adding:
https://www.google.com/search?q=lad...QSYKHXNqCgMQ_AUICygC&biw=1220&bih=879#imgrc=_

 

Perhaps it's meant to hold the little flower bundles that bridesmaids' carry?
Maybe set on the reception tables or wherever...?

 

No, wrong shape King.
https://www.google.com/search?biw=1...3k1j0i13i5i30k1j0i7i30k1j0i24k1.0.8G1lv2QSEo8

 

AH!!! Ok!
Be cool to though.....
Few would know today what it is!

 

Very true.

And in today's world it can be anything you want it to be.

 

YEP!
Re-purposing .
Though some would be disgusted to know THAT was on their table!
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At my Nephew's wedding they had those tiny battery powered string lights in canning jars and they were a hit!
I liked them....took two!

 

Well at least you have admitted you are the thief in the family

 

Welllll...no.....
Of course.....even though I crossed country to attend...I helped clean up and was given them.

 

Ahhh, now the story changes

Just teasing you.

 

I know....
I look at emos.

 

Gee I go out to do yard work and find a ton of messages! The shape just screams spittoon. I just wanted opinions. The whole thing looks factory.

 

Was that bad of us then?

 

You found messages in the yard?
Just know you are liked.