There are four pieces of stone or pottery in this lot. Each piece has a consistent texture indicating a firing rather than flaking or grinding to shape. The firing of a clay would yield a stone with a fine texture in order to survive the firing process. One piece appears to be a half of a marble at 1.25 in. in diameter; another piece is shaped like a mushroom with a short stem at 1.5 in.; yet another piece is about 2 in. in diameter with stains of red filed into grooves. The real purpose of this piece is unknown. Possibly used to sharpen an iron point or knife indicating a late usage among Native Americans; and a pottery shard at 2.5 in. flat with a cross hatch scribed line decorative design. All pieces have been found in the Henderson and Union Counties of Kentucky. From the Bracken collection. Please see photos for details. Kentucky Gary Bracken Collection