The Ceramic Urn
We own a precious family heirloom; a ceramic urn. Well, it may be precious in the sense of sentimental value but we would like to know more about it. We sent it to an expert.
All eight family members now assemble around the boardroom table to learn the expert’s opinion. The family elect me to read out the report.
“This ceramic urn is African. When the rim chipped centuries ago, someone fitted a silver collar which helped preserve it. In our estimation, it is at least 500 years old.”
“It’s the same age as Granddad!”
Granddad smiles, displaying his fangs.
From Guest Contributor Barry O’Farrell
Barry O’Farrell is an actor living in Brisbane, Australia. Barry’s other stories have appeared in Cyclamens & Swords, 50 Word Stories and of course here at A Story in 100 Words.
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