A Good 20th Century Earthenware Urn or Vase From North Carolina Found Yesterday in Southern Maine

I took my dog for a hike yesterday morning in Southern Maine, and on the way back, we stopped in an antique shop, where we were really surprised to find this great unmarked twentieth century earthenware urn or vase, standing 10 1/2 inches tall. The thought is that it was made in Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina about 1930 or so, and most likely turned by either Jonah Owen or Charlie Craven. The glaze is spectacular, whereas the shape is probably modeled after ancient Asian design.

Furthermore, here is a link to a nearly identical object displayed at the North Carolina Pottery Center that is also attributed to Smithfield: https://ncpotterycenter.omeka.net/items/show/2066

I would also like to add that my niece Alexis and myself have been picking the Northeast for North Carolina pottery for almost a year now, and I have written a story about some of our best discoveries that will be published in a future issue of Antiques & Auction News.

A Good 20th Century Earthenware Urn or Vase From North Carolina

20th Century Earthenware Urn or Vase

Attributed to Smithfield, Johnston County, North Carolina

Most Likely Made by Either Jonah Owen or Charlie Craven

Circa 1930s or so

Stands 10 1/2" Tall

Found Yesterday in Southern Maine

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Another View of the Urn or Vase

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A View of One of the Handles

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A View of the Base

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