An ancient earthenware pot, traditionally referred to as a Delica or Banga vessel, discovered in Barrio San Juan, Bulan, Sorsogon in the Philippines, reportedly three feet beneath stone layers. The piece is hand-formed from unglazed local clay, showing a rounded body with short neck and everted rim, and retains its original weathered surface and mineral deposits from burial conditions.

These utilitarian ceramics were commonly used in pre-colonial Philippine domestic and ritual contexts, often serving as burial or storage jars. The vessel’s form and material align with pre-16th-century Southeast Asian earthenware traditions, blending indigenous craft with regional trade influences.

A rare example of Philippine archaeological pottery, offering strong ethnographic and historical interest.

Dimensions: 4" H x 4.5" W.

Pot remains in very good archaeological condition, consistent with reported age and burial context. Vessel is structurally intact with no major cracks or repairs visible. The surface exhibits natural mineral accretions, light abrasions, and minor pitting, typical of long-term burial in a stone-covered environment. See photos for more details.