Guatemalan Ceramics
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"Olla"
Last half 20th Century
Height: 7 1/2"
Width: 8 1/2"
A caldronlike vessel with a flat base, rounded sides, and slightly restricted mouth; "ollas" almost always have two loop handles, often below the rim on the vessel body; a very common, general-purpose cooking pot; lovely patina, showing signs of wear and use; applied decoration; hand-coiled.
$85
"Brasero"
Last half 20th Century
Height: 9 1/2"
Width: 13 1/2"
Can be as small as a cup; always with a pedestal base to keep it cool, as it is usually used to hold burning embers, as an incense burner.
$145
"Olla"
Last half 20th Century
Height: 5"
Width: 9"
A caldronlike vessel with a flat base, rounded sides, and a slightly restricted mouth; "ollas" usually have two loop handles, often below the rim on the vessel body; a very common, general-purpose cooking pot; hand-coiled with applied decoration; this pot is highly adorned and festive!
$110
"Jarro"
Last half 20th Century
Height: 9"
Width: 7"
A pitcher with a globular body, a rather tall standing neck, and an open spout; a single loop handle joins the neck to the shoulder of the vessel; the "jarro" is used to hold and pour liquids; a very pleasing shape; less common due to it's size; highly adorned;
$145
"Jarro"
Last half 20th Century
Height: 12"
Width: 9"
A pitcher with a globular body, a rather tall standing neck, and an open spout; a single loop handle joins the neck to the shoulder of the vessel; the "jarro" is used to hold and pour liquids; impressive in size.
$140.
"Jarro"
Last half 20th Century
Height: l0"
Width: 8"
A pitcher with a globular body, a rather tall standing neck, and an open spout; a single loop handle joins the neck to the shoulder of the vessel; the "jarro" is used to hold and pour liquids; hand-coiled; this piece is simple and a glorious green!
$95
"Jarro"
Last half 20th Century
Height: 8 1/2"
Width: 7"
A pitcher with a globular body, a rather tall standing neck, and an open apout; a single loop handle joins the neck to the shoulder of the vessel; the "jarro" is used to hold and pour liquids; it is hand-coiled.
$75
"Sarten"
Second half 20th Centure
Diameter: 18"
Depth: 8"
A "Sarten" is a pan with a flattened base and rather low vertical or slightly flaring walls; usually has a pair of horizontal loop handles, as this one does, and are used for cooking or frying a variety of foods, such as rice; this piece is particularly striking because of it's size & patina.
$425
