Hi Jonathan,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage studio art pottery earthenware vessel
Probably American, 20th Century
Of globular form with raised pinched lip, striated sides with dark glaze overall; marked 5 underneath.
6 inches high, 6 inches diameter
PROVENANCE: inherited
$50-80*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.