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“Meche” Pot in Clay painted in White, Ensamble Artesano, Tonala Mexico, 2024
“Meche” Pot in Clay painted in White, Ensamble Artesano, Tonala Mexico, 2024

“Meche” Pot in Clay painted in White, Ensamble Artesano, Tonala Mexico, 2024

By Taller Maya

Located in New York, NY

The “Meche” Pot, produced by Ensamble Artesano, reflects a contemporary interpretation of traditional Mexican ceramic practice.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Native American Vases

Materials

Clay, Paint

Mid-20th Century Clay Pot Found in Guerrero, Southern Mexico De Guerrero
Mid-20th Century Clay Pot Found in Guerrero, Southern Mexico De Guerrero

Mid-20th Century Clay Pot Found in Guerrero, Southern Mexico De Guerrero

By G. None

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

The pichancha or Tlalchiquihuite is a clay pot with small holes, which is used to wash the nixtamal.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay

Vase Handles Ceramic Pottery Mexican Burnished Clay Mixe Folk Art Vessel Pot
Vase Handles Ceramic Pottery Mexican Burnished Clay Mixe Folk Art Vessel Pot

Vase Handles Ceramic Pottery Mexican Burnished Clay Mixe Folk Art Vessel Pot

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Handcrafted in the Mixe region of Oaxaca by artisan Silvia Martínez, this sculptural vessel is made from burnished terracotta (barro bruñido) and finished in a natural warm clay tone...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Folk Art Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Vintage Mexican Mole Cooking Pot with 'Fire-Dog' Feet
Vintage Mexican Mole Cooking Pot with 'Fire-Dog' Feet

Vintage Mexican Mole Cooking Pot with 'Fire-Dog' Feet

Located in Atlanta, GA

This vintage clay two-handled pot from Mexico has a rounded bottom, and wonderful old patina throughout showing it's history of age and use.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot, 1970s
Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot, 1970s

Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tarahumara Indian Beer Fermenting Pot Sierra Tarahumara Mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico 1970s Low fire clay. 19.50 inches H. x 24.50 inches in Diameter A large vintage example of...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Clay

Mata Ortiz Effigy Pot by Nicolas Quezada, 1988
Mata Ortiz Effigy Pot by Nicolas Quezada, 1988

Mata Ortiz Effigy Pot by Nicolas Quezada, 1988

By Nicolas Quezada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

White slip black geometric effigy pot Nicolas Quezada, Master Potter (1948 - 2011) 1988 Hand coiled low fired clay Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico Measure: 6 inches H. ...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Vintage Miniature Mata Ortiz Tadpole Fetish Pot by Cesar Dominguez, 1989
Vintage Miniature Mata Ortiz Tadpole Fetish Pot by Cesar Dominguez, 1989

Vintage Miniature Mata Ortiz Tadpole Fetish Pot by Cesar Dominguez, 1989

By Cesar Dominguez

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Mata Ortiz Tadpole Fetish Pot Cesar Dominguez (b. 1961 - ) 1989 Hand-Coiled low fire clay Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico This miniature Tadpole Fetish Pot is a rare and...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Effigy Pot by Mauro Quezada, 1989
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Effigy Pot by Mauro Quezada, 1989

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Effigy Pot by Mauro Quezada, 1989

By Mauro Quezada

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Polychrome effigy pot Mauro Quezada Hand coiled low fired clay 1989 Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico Measures: 4.75 inches height x 5.5 inches in diameter Mauro Quezada...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Clay, Paint

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot with Marbleized Slip by Ramiro Veloz Sr., 1990
Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot with Marbleized Slip by Ramiro Veloz Sr., 1990

Mata Ortiz Polychrome Pot with Marbleized Slip by Ramiro Veloz Sr., 1990

By Ramiro Veloz Sr

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vessel Ramiro Veloz Sr., Master Potter 1990 Hand-Coiled low fire clay Pueblo Quezada, Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico An extraordinary ultra thin walled ...

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Other Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Pot with Four Feet and Hat from the Manos que Ven Workshop in San Antonino, Oaxa
Pot with Four Feet and Hat from the Manos que Ven Workshop in San Antonino, Oaxa

Pot with Four Feet and Hat from the Manos que Ven Workshop in San Antonino, Oaxa

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Born from the red clay of Oaxaca and hand-molded in the Manos que Ven workshop, this piece embodies the living beauty of artisanal tradition: a vessel with organic shapes and a playf...

Category

2010s Mexican Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Clay

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Set of Monochrome Architectural Clay Pots of Mexican Origin
Set of Monochrome Architectural Clay Pots of Mexican Origin

Set of Monochrome Architectural Clay Pots of Mexican Origin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Left to right as pictured: Left: Dimensions: Bottom diameter 4" Top diameter 4" Overall diameter 6" Height 5 3/4" Middle: Dimensions: Bottom diameter 4 1/2" Top diameter ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Burnished Clay Hand Painted Pot
Burnished Clay Hand Painted Pot

Burnished Clay Hand Painted Pot

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H 10.5 in Dm 14.5 in

Burnished Clay Hand Painted Pot

By LA II (Angel Ortiz)

Located in Santa Fe, NM

burnished non lead clay hand painted pot

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Objects

Materials

Paint

Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Agapito. 20th Century. Herencias
Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Agapito. 20th Century. Herencias

Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Agapito. 20th Century. Herencias

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Antique clay vase water container that may be used as decorative element. It was made in Michoacán, Mexico at the 20th century and rescued from a Ranch on the outskirts of Guadalajar...

Category

20th Century Mexican Other Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Feliciano. 20th Century. Herencias
Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Feliciano. 20th Century. Herencias

Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Feliciano. 20th Century. Herencias

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Antique clay vase water container that may be used as decorative element. It was made in Michoacán, Mexico at the 20th century and rescued from a Ranch on the outskirts of Guadalajar...

Category

20th Century Mexican Other Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Felicio. 20th Century. Herencias
Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Felicio. 20th Century. Herencias

Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Felicio. 20th Century. Herencias

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Antique clay vase water container that may be used as decorative element. It was made in Michoacán, Mexico at the 20th century and rescued from a Ranch on the outskirts of Guadalajar...

Category

20th Century Mexican Other Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery, Terracotta

Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Daniel. 20th Century. Herencias
Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Daniel. 20th Century. Herencias

Primitive clay water pot vase, Michoacán. Daniel. 20th Century. Herencias

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Antique clay vase water container that may be used as decorative element. It was made in Michoacán, Mexico at the 20th century and rescued from a Ranch on the outskirts of Guadalajar...

Category

20th Century Mexican Other Pottery

Materials

Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

Primitive clay water pot jar, San Luis Potosí. Felisa. 20th Century. Herencias
Primitive clay water pot jar, San Luis Potosí. Felisa. 20th Century. Herencias

Primitive clay water pot jar, San Luis Potosí. Felisa. 20th Century. Herencias

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Antique Mexican clay decorative jug with a beautiful details and special decoration handpainted and represented by mexican artisans. Made in San Luis Potosi State, Mexico at the midd...

Category

20th Century Mexican Other Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Pottery

Primitive clay water pot jar, San Luis Potosí. Paloma. 20th Century. Herencias
Primitive clay water pot jar, San Luis Potosí. Paloma. 20th Century. Herencias

Primitive clay water pot jar, San Luis Potosí. Paloma. 20th Century. Herencias

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Antique Mexican clay decorative jug with a beautiful details and special decoration handpainted and represented by mexican artisans. Made in San Luis Potosi State, Mexico at the midd...

Category

20th Century Mexican Other Pottery

Materials

Other

Antique Mexican Kitchen Pots Set, Terracotta, Jalisco, 20th Century. Herencias
Antique Mexican Kitchen Pots Set, Terracotta, Jalisco, 20th Century. Herencias

Antique Mexican Kitchen Pots Set, Terracotta, Jalisco, 20th Century. Herencias

Located in Guadalajara, MX

Set of 3 unique antique decorative kitchen pots made by expert artisans in Jalisco, Mexico at the 20th century and rescued from a workshop in Zapopan, Jalisco by Raíz Mx. According t...

Category

20th Century Mexican Other Pottery

Materials

Other

Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracotta
Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracotta

Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracotta

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca
Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca

Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca

By G. None

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

‘Petunia’ handmade Mexican black clay pot vessel, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.

Category

2010s North American Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay

Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca
Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca

Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca

By G. None

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

‘Kani’ handmade Mexican black clay pot vessel, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.

Category

2010s North American Primitive Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Clay

Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracotta
Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracotta

Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracotta

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracota
Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracota

Mexican Rustic Natural Clay Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Pot Terracota

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca
Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca

Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca

By G. None

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

‘Bolli’ handmade Mexican black clay pot vessel, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.

Category

2010s North American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay

Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca
Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca

Handmade Mexican Black Clay Pot Vessel from Oaxaca

By G. None

Located in Guadalajra, Jal

‘Bolli tripode’ handmade Mexican Black clay pot vessel, San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca.

Category

2010s North American Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay

Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Vessel Mexican Artisan Pot Vase Water Decor Pottery
Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Vessel Mexican Artisan Pot Vase Water Decor Pottery

Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Vessel Mexican Artisan Pot Vase Water Decor Pottery

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

An exquisite handcrafted clay vessel, a stunning fusion of tradition and design. Made in the northern mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, this one-of-a-kind piece is shaped by hand and fire...

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Native American Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Ceramic Water Pot from Mexico, 1980s
Ceramic Water Pot from Mexico, 1980s

Ceramic Water Pot from Mexico, 1980s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Burnished ceramic water pot from Los Reyes Metzontla region, Puebla.

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Clay

Terracotta Pot from Mexico, circa 1970s
Terracotta Pot from Mexico, circa 1970s

Terracotta Pot from Mexico, circa 1970s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta pot from the mountains of Michoacan, Mexico, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Pot from Mexico
Mid-20th Century Pot from Mexico

Mid-20th Century Pot from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Mid-20th Century pot from the remote sierras of Michoacan, Mexico. These large vessels were used to store water for household use. The rounded shape of this pot is unusual as is the ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Early 20th Century Pot from Mexico
Early 20th Century Pot from Mexico

Early 20th Century Pot from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Early 20th century water pot from the bordering area of Oaxaca and Veracruz. These pots have their particular style of expanding in diameter half way up. The style also includes 2 sm...

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Mid 20th Century Terracotta Pot From Mexico
Mid 20th Century Terracotta Pot From Mexico

Mid 20th Century Terracotta Pot From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Mid century terracotta pot from the bordering regions of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Puebla. Red pigment on rim border with 2 small knobs on opposing sides representing the region where the...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Set of Two Large Pots from Mexico
Set of Two Large Pots from Mexico

Set of Two Large Pots from Mexico

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H 19 in Dm 19.5 in

Set of Two Large Pots from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Set of two large water pots from the Mixteca Alta region of Oaxaca, Circa 1950's. Rare design from this region. Not a lot is known regarding their exact whereabouts. I have yet to se...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Ceramic Pot from Mexico, Circa 1970's
Ceramic Pot from Mexico, Circa 1970's

Ceramic Pot from Mexico, Circa 1970's

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H 13.25 in W 10.5 in D 9 in

Ceramic Pot from Mexico, Circa 1970's

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Ceramic storage pot with intact handles from San Agustin Oapan, Guerrero, Mexico, Circa 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Mid-20th Century Ceramic Pot from Mexico
Mid-20th Century Ceramic Pot from Mexico

Mid-20th Century Ceramic Pot from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

20th century Ceramic pot from the remote sierras of Michoacan. This pot was originally used to store water for household use.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Mid 20th Century Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico
Mid 20th Century Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico

Mid 20th Century Terracotta Water Pot From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Mid 20th century terracotta water pot from the high sierras of Michoacan, Mexico. Nicely formed consistent shape throughout. Hand coiled pottery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Pair of Tarahumara Pots from Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Pair of Tarahumara Pots from Mexico, Circa 1960´s

Pair of Tarahumara Pots from Mexico, Circa 1960´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Pair of large Tarahumara water pots from Chihuahua, Mexico, circa 1960´s. Nice shape and fire markings. It is unusual to see Tarahumara vessels at this size. The pots were covered in...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Mid-Century Cazuela Pot from Los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico
Mid-Century Cazuela Pot from Los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico

Mid-Century Cazuela Pot from Los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

1970s deep dish cazuela from Puebla, Mexico.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Mid 20th Century Large Water Pot from Mexico
Mid 20th Century Large Water Pot from Mexico

Mid 20th Century Large Water Pot from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Mid 20th century large, rounded water pot from the Mixteca Alta region of Oaxaca. Beautiful form and style.   

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Mid 20th Century Terracotta Water Pot from Central Mexico
Mid 20th Century Terracotta Water Pot from Central Mexico

Mid 20th Century Terracotta Water Pot from Central Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Mid 20th century terracotta water pot from Central Mexico. Used for cooking, this form of pottery is unique to the Nahuatl speaking indigenous communities of the northern, remote com...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Black Clay Ceramic Pot from Oaxaca, Circa 1950's
Black Clay Ceramic Pot from Oaxaca, Circa 1950's

Black Clay Ceramic Pot from Oaxaca, Circa 1950's

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Black clay ceramic maize and bean pot rinser with engraved flowers from Mexico.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Terracotta Cooking Pot From The Mixteca Region of Oaxaca, Mexico
Terracotta Cooking Pot From The Mixteca Region of Oaxaca, Mexico

Terracotta Cooking Pot From The Mixteca Region of Oaxaca, Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1980´s

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Country Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Hand Painted Pot from Mexico's Huasteca Region, Circa 1970's
Hand Painted Pot from Mexico's Huasteca Region, Circa 1970's

Hand Painted Pot from Mexico's Huasteca Region, Circa 1970's

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Hand painted pot from Mexico's Huasteca region, circa 1970's. Nahuatl is the indigenous language predominantly spoken in the area. The pot is most likely from the community of Chilil...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Country Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Rustic Terracotta Water Pot from Mexico, circa 1950's
Rustic Terracotta Water Pot from Mexico, circa 1950's

Rustic Terracotta Water Pot from Mexico, circa 1950's

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water pot from Mexico, circa 1950's. The vessel is from the border states of Veracruz and Puebla. Its imperfect nature invokes a rustic, wabi-sabi style.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Long Necked Water Pot from Mexico's Huasteca Region, circa 1960's
Long Necked Water Pot from Mexico's Huasteca Region, circa 1960's

Long Necked Water Pot from Mexico's Huasteca Region, circa 1960's

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Long necked water jug from Mexico's Huasteca region. This style of hand crafted pottery is generally from the remote town of Chililico. Nahuatl is predominantly the indigenous langua...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1960´s

Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1960´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. Significant burn markings during the firing.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Primitive Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s
Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s

Terracotta Water Pot From The Mixteca Region Of Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1940´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1940´s. The shape is characteristic of pottery in the area. The jar has acquired a nice grey / greenish patina t...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

19th Century Terracotta Water Pot With Iguana Handles
19th Century Terracotta Water Pot With Iguana Handles

19th Century Terracotta Water Pot With Iguana Handles

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Late 19th century terracotta pot with iguana handles from Los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico. This rare, one of a kind Poblano pot has unusual handles which resemble iguana figures. This pi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Primitive Pottery

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

Terracotta Water Pot From The Northern Sierras of Puebla, Circa 1980´s
Terracotta Water Pot From The Northern Sierras of Puebla, Circa 1980´s

Terracotta Water Pot From The Northern Sierras of Puebla, Circa 1980´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water part from the northern sierras of Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970´s. A very nice example of Nahua styled pottery from that region. Nice contrasting burn markings throughout.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Mexican Clay Pot Folk Art Oaxaca Handmade Ceramic Planter Terracotta Rustic
Mexican Clay Pot Folk Art Oaxaca Handmade Ceramic Planter Terracotta Rustic

Mexican Clay Pot Folk Art Oaxaca Handmade Ceramic Planter Terracotta Rustic

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

This beautiful rustic ceramic piece with made with burnished clay in a traditional oven, where parts of the pot are burned when cooked.

Category

2010s Mexican Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Terracotta, Clay

Rustic Pot Mexican Terracotta Natural Clay Handmade in Oaxaca Ceramic Vessel
Rustic Pot Mexican Terracotta Natural Clay Handmade in Oaxaca Ceramic Vessel

Rustic Pot Mexican Terracotta Natural Clay Handmade in Oaxaca Ceramic Vessel

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Vessel Mexican Artisan Pot Vase Water Decor Pottery
Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Vessel Mexican Artisan Pot Vase Water Decor Pottery

Handcrafted Oaxacan Clay Vessel Mexican Artisan Pot Vase Water Decor Pottery

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

An exquisite handcrafted clay vessel, a stunning fusion of tradition and design. Made in the northern mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico, this one-of-a-kind piece is shaped by hand and fire...

Category

2010s Mexican Organic Modern Native American Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Mexican Rustic Pot Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Vessel Terracotta Oaxaca Clay
Mexican Rustic Pot Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Vessel Terracotta Oaxaca Clay

Mexican Rustic Pot Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Vessel Terracotta Oaxaca Clay

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Native Mexican Pottery Clay Pot Vessel Oaxaca Terracota Folk Art Mouse Head Tail
Native Mexican Pottery Clay Pot Vessel Oaxaca Terracota Folk Art Mouse Head Tail

Native Mexican Pottery Clay Pot Vessel Oaxaca Terracota Folk Art Mouse Head Tail

By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Whether it's just for decorative purposes or for flowers and plants in a pot.  About the Artist In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the set...

Category

2010s Mexican Native American Tribal Art

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Clay

Mexican Antique One of a Kind Flower Pot Clay Dolores Porras Ceramic Vase
Mexican Antique One of a Kind Flower Pot Clay Dolores Porras Ceramic Vase

Mexican Antique One of a Kind Flower Pot Clay Dolores Porras Ceramic Vase

By Dolores Porras

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

Although she was already known for her flower pots in natural color clay, this vivid approach of decorating with lucid turtle figures, iguanas, snakes, fishes, flowers, mermaids, and...

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Tarahumara Pot from Northern Mexico, circa 1950s
Tarahumara Pot from Northern Mexico, circa 1950s

Tarahumara Pot from Northern Mexico, circa 1950s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

The Tarahumara (also known as Raramuri) indigenous communities are located in the Sierra Madre mountain range of Chihuahua, Mexico, The Tarahumara pottery is hand crafted by the pinc...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mexican Rustic Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Terracotta Pot from Mexico, Early 20th Century
Terracotta Pot from Mexico, Early 20th Century

Terracotta Pot from Mexico, Early 20th Century

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water pot from Northern Puebla, Mexico, Circa 1920's. Obtained form the Nahua communities of the region. These vessels are becoming very difficult to find since the commun...

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Early 20th Century Terracotta Pot From Mexico
Early 20th Century Terracotta Pot From Mexico

Early 20th Century Terracotta Pot From Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Early 20th century terracotta pot from the Northern Sierra of Puebla, Mexico. The Nahuatl culture is still the predominant language/dialect spoken in these areas. The style of the po...

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Rustic Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Terracotta

Terracotta Pot from Mexico, Circa 1920's
Terracotta Pot from Mexico, Circa 1920's

Terracotta Pot from Mexico, Circa 1920's

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water jar from the northern sierras of Puebla, hand crafted by the indigenous Nahua people, circa 1920's. Originally used for storing water from nearby rivers. This style ...

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Black Clay Ceramic Mezcal Pot From Coyotepec, Oaxaca, 1950´s
Black Clay Ceramic Mezcal Pot From Coyotepec, Oaxaca, 1950´s

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Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Black clay ceramic mezcal pot from Coyotepec, Oaxaca 1950´s. The jug has paint remnants scattered throughout.

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Mid 20th Century Rustic Water Pot from Mexico
Mid 20th Century Rustic Water Pot from Mexico

Mid 20th Century Rustic Water Pot from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Mid 20th century rustic water pot from the bordering region of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Puebla. From the Mixteca culture with wabi style shape imperfections. 2 small knobs on rim at oppo...

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Terracotta Water Pot from Mexico, Late 19th Century
Terracotta Water Pot from Mexico, Late 19th Century

Terracotta Water Pot from Mexico, Late 19th Century

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water jar from Northern Puebla, Mexico, circa late 1800's. The design is from the Nahua communities of the northern sierra, exemplified by the size and style of the handle...

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Terracotta Pot from Yucatan, Mexico, Circa 1930's
Terracotta Pot from Yucatan, Mexico, Circa 1930's

Terracotta Pot from Yucatan, Mexico, Circa 1930's

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water pot from the Yucatan Peninsula, Circa 1930's. Hand crafted by Mayan potters from the central Yucatan area in early to mid 20th century.

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Terracotta Pot From Central Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1970´s
Terracotta Pot From Central Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1970´s

Terracotta Pot From Central Oaxaca, Mexico, Circa 1970´s

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta pot from Central Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1970´s. Based on its conical form, this pot used for storing water is from the Mixe region of Oaxaca, in particular the relatively r...

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tarahumara Indian Red Clay Water Pot decorated with Birds and Floral Designs Sierra Tarahumara Mountains, Chihuahua, Mexico 1940s Low fire clay. 12 inches Height x 11 inches in D...

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Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s
Hand Crafted Water Pot from Mexico, Circa 1960´s

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Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Beautifully crafted pottery from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico. This particular vessel was used to store water.

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Mexican Rustic Planter Pot Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Vessel Terracotta Oaxaca
Mexican Rustic Planter Pot Folk Art Handmade Ceramic Vessel Terracotta Oaxaca

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By Silvia Martínez Díaz

Located in Queretaro, Queretaro

In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

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In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

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Mid 20th Century Terracotta Pot from Mexico with Heavy Patina
Mid 20th Century Terracotta Pot from Mexico with Heavy Patina

Mid 20th Century Terracotta Pot from Mexico with Heavy Patina

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Mid 20th century terracotta pot from Los Reyes Metzontla, Puebla with heavy wear and patina. The pot shows excellent form and markings from heavy use. The style of pottery with the r...

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Terracotta Water Pot from Mexico, circa Mid-20th Century
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Terracotta Water Pot from Mexico, circa Mid-20th Century

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Terracotta water pot from Mexico, circa 1950's. The vessel is from the border states of Veracruz and Puebla. Its imperfect nature invokes a rustic, wabi-sabi style. Perfect as a deco...

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Rustic Decorative Bowls

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Mexican Clay Pot For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Mexican clay pot you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, clay and terracotta, every Mexican clay pot was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage Mexican clay pot you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the Mexican clay pot you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A Mexican clay pot is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Mexican clay pot has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Silvia Martínez Díaz, Martín Lopeztovar and Dolores Porras are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mexican Clay Pot?

A Mexican clay pot can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $450, while the lowest priced sells for $190 and the highest can go for as much as $3,650.

Questions About Mexican Clay Pot

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, clay pots and terracotta pots are not the same. While terracotta pots are a type of clay pot, not all clay pots are terracotta. Terracotta is a clay material that is modeled and fired to create a signature brown-orange color. Clay pots can be created in any color. Browse a range of both clay and terracotta pots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A terracotta pot is simply a clay pot that has been fired. Clay is just the name of the material that terracotta pots are made out of. Shop an array of terracotta pots from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    African clay pots are made by coiling the material around a flattened base and then hand-molding it into the desired shape. Then, the piece is sun dried and fired at a low temperature. On 1stDibs, find authentic African clay pots from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Yes, clay pots are good for plants. These pots provide a healthy environment for most plants because material's porous nature allows air and moisture to penetrate the sides of the pot. Clay pots can remove excess moisture from the potting soil reducing the chance of root rot.