Mexican Ceramics
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Glazed Pitcher
Unknown Mexican origins
ca. early to mid 20th C.?
Ht. 12"
Bas relief bulls heads & 'picador' lances, possibly expressly made for a private hacienda; an unusual piece; "Made in Mexico" embossed on bottom.
Good condition
$225
Tamale Plate/Server
'Fantasia' style
Tlaquepaque/Tonala, State of Jalisco
ca. 1930-40's
Approx. 9"L
This plate would have had a matching cup.
Good condition.
$45
'Barrio de la Luz' Memento Dish
Puebla, State of Puebla
ca. 1930-70's
Length: approx 8".
Moldmade, dripped decoration down the pieces.
$42
Dripware Bowls & 'Frog'
Oaxaxa, State of Oaxaxa
ca. 1930-50's
Size comparison to black egg
White ceramic ware, colored with lead-based glazes dripped down the pieces; brilliant yellows; the 'frog' is for use as a flower arrangement base & holds water.
Bowls - $42 each
Frog - $65
Deep Large Bowl
Tzintzuntzan, State of Michoacan
ca. 1950-60's
Across: 10"
Distinctive decoration of white over brown/black base for a bold contrast.
Perfect condition.
$125
Platter
Tlaquepaque, State of Jalisco
ca. 1930-40's
Approx. 12" across
Two small chips on green grass below man & donkey, but still a stunning piece; 'Mexico' embossed on the bottom.
$150
Aztec Head
Tlaquepaque, State of Jalisco
ca. 1960-70's
Ht: approx 11"
Decorative, moldmade image to hang on a wall.
Good condition.
$125
Pair of Aztec Banks
Tlaquepaque, State of Jalisco
ca. 1960-70's
Ht: approx.7"
Male & female images.
Very Good condition.
Pair $125
Pair of Salt & Pepper Shakers
Tlaquepaque, State of Jalisco
ca. 1920-30's
Ht: approx. 3"
Very good condition.
Pair $45
Lg."Barro Negro" Water Jug
Oaxaxa, State of Oaxaxa
Dated 1960 on vessel
Ht: approx. 16"
With subtle geometric incised patters & initials; impressive size & patina; original wood plug.
Great condition.
$325
Lg."Barro Negro" Water Jug
Oaxaxa, State of Oaxaxa
Ca. 1960
Ht: approx. 16"
With subtle geometric incised patters & initials; impressive size & patina; original wood plug.
Great condition.
$325
Pulque Pitcher
Metepec, State of Mexico
ca. 1930-70's
Ht: approx. 14"
Whimsical jars used to serve 'pulque', a slightly alcoholic beverage derived from maguey plants, with sayings or remembrances of a festival or holiday written on them.
Very good condition
$225
Miniature 'Trastero'
ca. first half 20th C.
Ht: approx. 15"
A delightful, decorative wall piece, with an array of miniature, vintage Mexican ceramics.
$225
'Barrio de la Luz' Portrait Pitcher
Puebla, State of Pueblo
ca. 1930-60's
Ht: approx. 12"
Hand-formed & moldmade in a 'squash' shape, this pitcher is to serve 'pulque', thought of as the national beverage of Mexico!
Good condition.
$225
Large "Talavera Poblana" Bowl
Puebla or Guanajuato
ca. 1930'50's
Diameter: 13"
Every corner of the capital city of Puebla is adorned by the gorgeous talavera pottery, brought to Mexico in the 16th Century following the conquest; double-fired, the second firing at a high temperature, around 1000 Celsius; formed on a wheel; particularly brilliant and durable.
Very Good Condition, a few small chips on the rim.
$225
