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Why is Talavera pottery special?

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Why is Talavera pottery special?
Talavera pottery is a kind of fine pottery hand-crafted in Mexico by artisans in the state of Puebla. It is known for its vibrant hues and nature-inspired patterns. Take a look at a range of authentic Talavera pottery from top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Set of 5 Owl Miniature Sculptures
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic or pottery set of owl figurines feature traditional rounded bodies, decorated with abstract graphic elements and floral motifs. The cohesive palette of pale coral pin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Ceramic

Vintage Tonala Pottery Small Cat Sculpture, Hand-Painted Bird Decor
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Charming small Tonala pottery figurine depicts a reclining cat with folded front paws and raised head; the cat is looking forward with wide open, large eyes and a slightly surprised ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Ken Edwards Signed Tonala Mexico Art Pottery Vase with Blue Bird
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic or pottery vase features traditional rounded body with elongated bulbous neck with flared rim; the shoulder is accented with textured band of abstract graphic element...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Folk Art Pottery Pitcher - Hand Painted Birds & Flowers - Mexico - Circa 1920's
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Chatham, ON
Exceptional Mexican folk art terra cotta pitcher or vase - medium size - fine, thin potted vessel - hand made and hand painted with birds and flowers in red, yellow and black enamels...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Tonala Mexico Bird Jar with Lid, Signed Hand-painted 1960s
By Ken Edwards, Tonala Pottery
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Ceramic cylinder-shaped jar features Folk Art style decor with highly detailed floral motifs and garlands, repeating on both front and back sides of the jar. The lid is decorated wit...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Massive Hand Painted Tonalá Folk Art Pottery Charger - Mexico - Circa 1980's
By Tonala Pottery
Located in Chatham, ON
Massive hand made Tonalá folk art terra cotta charger - featuring a hand painted bird, cactus and floral decoration to the center (all cold painted with mineral slip pigments of blue...
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Spanish Colonial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Paint

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