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<p>[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 940165, member: 51"]First thought too, aged to look older. Not to deceive, but sold in a modern setting, deliberately to have an ancient look. Pretty sure I've seen similar pieces at my thrift, right down to the rings on the handles.</p><p><br /></p><p>Of course somewhere there has to be the "real thing" these manufacturers are modelling after... so can't say for sure. I agree the fact that the exterior is so worn but the inside seems clean is suspect, but I am not an expert at all in ancient pottery so if any question, do continue to research.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Lucille.b, post: 940165, member: 51"]First thought too, aged to look older. Not to deceive, but sold in a modern setting, deliberately to have an ancient look. Pretty sure I've seen similar pieces at my thrift, right down to the rings on the handles. Of course somewhere there has to be the "real thing" these manufacturers are modelling after... so can't say for sure. I agree the fact that the exterior is so worn but the inside seems clean is suspect, but I am not an expert at all in ancient pottery so if any question, do continue to research.[/QUOTE]
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