Pot

Pots (not to be confused with Clay Pots and Cooking Pot) are a common sight in Terraria. Pots usually appear underground, however pots can be found on the surface, generally only under overhangs or near caves. When smashed with any tool or weapon, they have a chance to drop Coins and/or a random common item. Pots cannot be picked up.

Loot
The items a pot could contain varies depending on its location.

Cavern and surface

 * Lesser Healing Potions
 * Copper or Silver Coins
 * Bombs
 * Wooden Arrows
 * Torches
 * Glowsticks
 * Special Potions (Although very rare)

Dungeon

 * Any cavern/surface drop
 * Golden Key (1/45)

Underworld

 * Any cavern/surface drop
 * Hellfire Arrows
 * Healing Potions
 * Special Potions