I think this is a wonderful object! This nineteenth century hand thrown refined southern stoneware vase was dug in 1980 from a shallow privy found behind a “very old house” that was being torn down located about a block from the town square in Buena Vista, Marion County, Georgia. It was found surrounded by some old glass bottles and bricks. The vase is completely intact and in good shape, standing 6 1/2 inches tall. The vase also appears to have been manufactured without a glaze.
However, the reason I think it’s so great outside of the archaeological context is because the form seems to be Chinese or Ancient inspired. I enjoy everything about the form from the ruffled rim to the way the base was manufactured, as well as the incised decorative lines. In fact, I have not been able to find a comparable southern stoneware vase to compare this piece to.The likeliest scenario is that the vase was made in Crawford County, Georgia, seeing that a context of ownership in the 1800s is defined since it was recovered from a privy, as well as similar archaeological evidence having been recovered in that county. But the color of the clay is also found with some wares made in South Carolina and perhaps Alabama.
Southern Stoneware Vase Recovered in 1980 from a Privy in Buena Vista, Georgia
My Niece Alexis Holding the Stoneware Vase
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19th Century Southern Stoneware Vase
Recovered from a Privy in 1980 Found Beneath an Old House in Buena Vista, Georgia
The Vase was Found in the Privy Surrounded by Old Bottles and Bricks
Probably Made in Crawford County, Georgia
Clay Color is Also Found with Wares Made in South Carolina and Perhaps Alabama
The Vase Appears to Have Never Been Glazed
Stands 6 1/2" Tall
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Another View of the Vase
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View of the Incised Lines
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View of the Interior
The Rim is Rather Thin for Stoneware
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