Can you help me identify this pottery shard? Good chance it's not Native American. Found in Atlanta, GA.

[AtlantaSeeker]

Hey hey, this is my first time posting here.

Yesterday, in Atlanta, GA (Fulton/Dekalb County) I found a pottery shard in a creek in an area that is known for Native American artifacts.
This piece does not seem like ancient Native American but maybe something more modern or European?

I've included a penny to help estimate the overall size. Different picture angles of the same piece are above.
I've searched online and Google Lens but not found a solid match.

Anyway, I would be curious to see what yall think!
Thanks in advance!

[Cecilia]

Tam is north Georgia Pottery Queen. She will know and undoubtedly help you when she sees post.

[Tam]

Actually in South Georgia some months . I would wait for others to weigh in here but ; All modern pottery from the late 1800’s early 1900’s I find are that are not Native American are all glazed . Or they are porcelain .
With that being said this could be NA just from that the sandy looking composition , and the simple design .

It’s so easy for me because all of mine are stamped Swiftcreek . There is a look and feel I know now .even if it’s not stamped .
Your piece has that look in composition .

[Cecilia]

Dang, Tam, in my mind been seeing you green lil mountains North Georgia! Wow, unless you on/near coast, South Georgia kinda flat, sandy, scrub-oaky …..No wonder you hunt with gun sometimes…..😉

[Tam]

Just went down a rabbit hole looking at salt glazed pottery very old from European settlers . Nothing with that simple design . The creek worked that pieces down .
Let’s see what others say.

[AtlantaSeeker]

Thanks for the input so far!

I would definitely love to hear the opinions of other folks.

The Swiftcreek pottery looks very similar in terms of the color and composition.

Additionally, the pottery is definitely ridged/stamped. Where those dark, line patterns exist, the pottery is pressed/stamped inwards.

[Hal Gorges]

An interesting piece.. It has no curve to it and the circles are way too big for any Swift Creek pottery I have seen. I’m just guessing it might be early European or pioneer pottery.. maybe like more of a tile type thing. Those are just some thoughts, I really don’t know for sure.👍🇺🇸

[Tam]

These are a few small sherds with different patterns
Of the Swiftcreek from South West Georgia.
small lines .

[AtlantaSeeker]

Very interesting, thanks for the input everyone!

FYI, Hal, it does have a curve! And when i run my thumb on either side, the curve feels pretty obvious/intentional.
See below.