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<p>[QUOTE="John Brassey, post: 3817479, member: 15277"][ATTACH=full]317520[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]317521[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]317522[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]317523[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]317524[/ATTACH] This 5” (13cm) tall fish is an absolute mystery.</p><p><br /></p><p>its hand made in a dark terracotta. It seems to be partially glazed but the “glaze” could just be an acquired patina from handling as it does not cover the whole piece.</p><p><br /></p><p>It could be used as a jug as there are holes at each end and it can pour from either. </p><p><br /></p><p>The grooves on top look a bit like an ash tray but they are the wrong shape and size for cigarettes.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am stumped.</p><p><br /></p><p>Any ideas on use or origin</p><p><br /></p><p>Thanks in advance </p><p><br /></p><p>John[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="John Brassey, post: 3817479, member: 15277"][ATTACH=full]317520[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]317521[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]317522[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]317523[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]317524[/ATTACH] This 5” (13cm) tall fish is an absolute mystery. its hand made in a dark terracotta. It seems to be partially glazed but the “glaze” could just be an acquired patina from handling as it does not cover the whole piece. It could be used as a jug as there are holes at each end and it can pour from either. The grooves on top look a bit like an ash tray but they are the wrong shape and size for cigarettes. I am stumped. Any ideas on use or origin Thanks in advance John[/QUOTE]
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