A Collection of Antique Clay and Earthenware Marbles in a Glass Measuring Jar

A collection of antique marbles, primarily composed of low-fired clay and earthenware. The assortment features a range of earth-tone colors including charcoal, terracotta, buff, tan, and off-white. Several specimens are decorated with hand-painted concentric bands in varying colors, a characteristic feature of late 19th to early 20th-century clay marbles. The surfaces exhibit textures ranging from smooth to porous and pitted, consistent with earthenware manufacturing processes. The collection is housed in a clear glass storage jar with a metallic screw-top lid. The jar features embossed markings including CUPS, OZ, and numeric graduations for 12, 8, and 4, along with a 1/2 fraction mark.Height: 5 inches (to top of lid)Marble diameter: 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch.