Hi Tracie,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

This has the look of a Nazca or Chimu terracotta or earthenware pot, from Pre-Columbian Peru, though the form was also made in Costa Rica; the style was also one that was made well into the 19th Century. From the wear on the base, this looks like a 19th Century example.

The large break in the rim significantly diminishes its value; it's now worth less than $100 at auction.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique Pre-Columbian style red-glazed earthenware jar
probably 19th Century
Of circular section and globular form, with tall flaring lip
Height: 6-1/4 inches; diameter of neck: 7 inches.
CONDITION: With a large chip loss to the rim but otherwise in good condition.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$75-100*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia