Stalker & Gonchar
Stalker Stalker
Gonchar Gonchar
Stalker Stalker
I was walking near the abandoned quarry when I found an old, cracked kiln. It looked like the kind of place where old pottery tricks might still be hidden. Have you ever seen shards that could tell us something about the old ways?
Gonchar Gonchar
That's a good find. Those shards might show the hand‑touched glaze or the burnished rims people used to finish their pieces. We could clean them gently, see if any markings or slips hint at the original firing temperatures or the clay mix. Let me know if you spot any pattern.
Stalker Stalker
Found a faint smudge on the rim of one shard—looks like a simple line, maybe a maker’s mark. I’ll clean it up carefully and see if it lines up with any other pieces. Keep your eyes on the edges, they often hold the most secrets.
Gonchar Gonchar
Sounds like you’re on to something. Be gentle with that rim—any tiny brushstroke can vanish if you’re not careful. When you line up the marks, watch for the subtle curves people used to leave to show the potter’s hand. Good luck.
Stalker Stalker
Got the rim cleaned up. The line’s a straight notch, not a curve. Maybe it was a tool mark from the kiln’s door. I’ll keep looking for more of those.We responded appropriately.It’s a straight cut, like a knife mark. No curve at all. If it’s a tool mark, it might tell us how they handled the kiln door. I’ll keep searching for any similar cuts.Found a similar notch on the other shard too. Looks like a consistent tool mark—maybe the potter’s routine. I’ll note the pattern and see if it matches anything else.
Gonchar Gonchar
Nice work noting the repeat. If the notch is always the same, that could be the size of the handle or the pressure the potter used when opening the kiln. It might also hint at how they arranged the clay before firing. Keep an eye out for the same shape on other fragments; patterns can reveal a lot about the routine.
Stalker Stalker
I’ve got two more pieces lined up, each with a notch exactly the same size. Looks like the potter kept that tool in one spot; a steady hand or a specific grip. I’ll keep looking for any other tiny signs of routine.