got this and don't know what is...

[mar]

I bought this in Manteca Ca 2 years ago and I don't have an idea what it is or if is any value in it... I found this forum and well I want to post some pics and see if anyone can tell me something about it Thank you

[mart]

Is that all it says 5 KAN ??

[mar]

yes just that 5 KAN... and the handle is porcelain

[mart]

How big approx. is it ?

[mar]

19" long,  19" circumference

[wendy177]

My guess would be a COAL WOOD ASH SCUTTLE BUCKET similar to this one   http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-HOLLAND-COPPER-COAL-WOOD-ASH-SCUTTLE-BUCKET-W-DELFT-HANDLES-LION-ACCENTS-/170740854568?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c0f2af28

[mar]

wow thank you so much for your info the handle looks so much like mine ... there was a lady trying to get it before me but I took it first and she make me promise her not to use it as a flower pot lol.... is really interesting what you just told me thank you once again  

[mart]

In was thinking the same thing !! The 5 kan is probably the size however I have no idea what language !!

[mar]

me neither I tried to find the word.. I thought maybe german but no...

[mart]

I found that it means house or hall in Japanese !!  Didn`t check farther than that !!

[mar]

oh thank you

[talesofthesevenseas]

I agree, it's for ash or for coal. There is one similar selling for $100 on my local Craigslist, but it has not sold for quite a long time, so I think they are asking too much. You can see it here:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/atq/2706505002.html

[mart]

That is a bit high !!  This one looks like copper and it would sure be nice beside a fireplace !!

[JoshandLila]

looks neat!! is it all one piece or does the top part come off?

[mar]

thanx for taking your time and give me this info I really appreciated it was so weird when you told me what it was ... I felt like when I find out my baby's gender LOL I know it sounds crazy but it was something like that LOL ....and yes is a one piece