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Mexican Terra Cotta

Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico
Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico

Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico

$1,875

H 11 in W 8 in D 8 in

Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This rustic terracotta vessel, known traditionally as a "coyul," hails from San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Decorative Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico
Decorative Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico

Decorative Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico

$1,875

H 16 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in

Decorative Terra-Cotta Vessel from Mexico

Located in Los Angeles, CA

and the rich patina testify to the burnished pottery techniques traditional to Jalisco, Mexico, where

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Terra Cotta Water Jug
Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Terra Cotta Water Jug

Vintage Boho Mexican Hand Painted Terra Cotta Water Jug

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This unique vintage ceramic vessel is a fascinating piece of studio pottery, characterized by its deep, smoky black glaze and striking geometric patterning. The traditional water jug...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Tea Sets

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Decorative Terra-Cotta Vessel with Figures
Decorative Terra-Cotta Vessel with Figures

Decorative Terra-Cotta Vessel with Figures

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jalisco, Mexico, where it was found in a long-abandoned potter’s studio. Each figurehead on the vessel is

Category

Vintage 1980s Mexican Vases

Materials

Terracotta

Bust in Terra Cotta of Two Figures (After Modigliani)
Bust in Terra Cotta of Two Figures (After Modigliani)

Bust in Terra Cotta of Two Figures (After Modigliani)

By Austin Productions, Henry Moore, Mario Tozzi, Stig Lindberg, Amedeo Modigliani

Located in Round Top, TX

An Amedeo Modigliani-inspired terra cotta bust featuring two Minimalist figures. Wonderful rust

Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Minimalist Busts

Materials

Terracotta

Folk Art Pottery Pitcher - Hand Painted Birds & Flowers - Mexico - Circa 1920's
Folk Art Pottery Pitcher - Hand Painted Birds & Flowers - Mexico - Circa 1920's

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

Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

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Vintage Tlaquepaque Mexican Terra Cotta Serving Bowl c.1930's
Vintage Tlaquepaque Mexican Terra Cotta Serving Bowl c.1930's

Vintage Tlaquepaque Mexican Terra Cotta Serving Bowl c.1930's

Located in Solebury, PA

This Vintage Tlaquepaque Mexican Terra Cotta Serving Bowl c.1930's in a deep green glaze with

Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Earthenware Pitcher
Earthenware Pitcher

Earthenware Pitcher

Unavailable

H 11 in Dm 8 in

Earthenware Pitcher

Located in Solebury, PA

Tlaquepaque Mexican Terra Cotta Pitcher c.1930's A fine example of vintage Mexican red clay glazed

Category

20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramics

Terra Cotta Pot
Terra Cotta Pot

Terra Cotta Pot

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H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in

Terra Cotta Pot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large 19th century terra cotta pot with nice form and great patina, from Oaxaca, Mexico.

Category

Antique 19th Century Mexican Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Terra Cotta Pot
Terra Cotta Pot

Terra Cotta Pot

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H 29 in W 26 in D 26 in

Terra Cotta Pot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A large 19th century terra cotta pot with good form and patina from Oaxaca Mexico.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Mexican Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Groups of 7 Terra Cotta Glazed Lidded Pinapple by Mexican Artist
Groups of 7 Terra Cotta Glazed Lidded Pinapple by Mexican Artist

Groups of 7 Terra Cotta Glazed Lidded Pinapple by Mexican Artist

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Grouping of 7 Terra Cotta with removable lidd produced and designed by the Cruz Familly in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Large Chinesco Type D Seated Terra Cotta Figure Mexico
Rare Large Chinesco Type D Seated Terra Cotta Figure Mexico

Rare Large Chinesco Type D Seated Terra Cotta Figure Mexico

Located in Wiscasset, ME

A Chinesco Type 'D' seated figure from Nayarit, Mexico, with original paint in an excellent

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Mexican Figurative Sculptures

Mayan Figural Statue Of Glazed Terra Cotta
Mayan Figural Statue Of Glazed Terra Cotta

Mayan Figural Statue Of Glazed Terra Cotta

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H 26.75 in W 13 in D 9 in

Mayan Figural Statue Of Glazed Terra Cotta

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent pre-Columbian style glazed terracotta statue of a Mayan figure on glazed ceramic base.

Category

20th Century Mexican Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Five Wood Fired Terra Cotta Plates
Set of Five Wood Fired Terra Cotta Plates

Set of Five Wood Fired Terra Cotta Plates

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H 1 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in

Set of Five Wood Fired Terra Cotta Plates

Located in Chicago, IL

Elevate your culinary presentations and home decor with this set of five wood-fired terra cotta

Category

20th Century Mexican Rustic Dinner Plates

Materials

Terracotta

Mayan Figural Sculpture In Glazed Terra Cotta
Mayan Figural Sculpture In Glazed Terra Cotta

Mayan Figural Sculpture In Glazed Terra Cotta

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent pre-Columbian style glazed terracotta statue of a Mayan figure on glazed ceramic base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Large Pair of Brown Glazed Terra Cotta Lidded Pineapple Urns
Large Pair of Brown Glazed Terra Cotta Lidded Pineapple Urns

Large Pair of Brown Glazed Terra Cotta Lidded Pineapple Urns

Located in Palm Beach, FL

With a striking display of pottery brilliance, this pair of glazed terra cotta stylized pineapple

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Other Urns

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Pair of Large Vintage Terra Cotta Lidded Urns with Chevron Designs
Pair of Large Vintage Terra Cotta Lidded Urns with Chevron Designs

Pair of Large Vintage Terra Cotta Lidded Urns with Chevron Designs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Striking pair of vintage lidded urns handcrafted in terra cotta in classic form and hand decorated

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Urns

Materials

Terracotta

1960s Mexican Terracotta Face Planters
1960s Mexican Terracotta Face Planters

1960s Mexican Terracotta Face Planters

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H 14 in W 12 in D 12 in

1960s Mexican Terracotta Face Planters

Located in New York, NY

1960s Mexican terra cotta face planters, one of them has a face to each side. One of the

Category

20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large Antique Mexican Terra-cotta glazed pot
Large Antique Mexican Terra-cotta glazed pot

Large Antique Mexican Terra-cotta glazed pot

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large antique Mexican terra-cotta pot with handles, ribbed bands and a deep tomato red glaze

Category

Early 20th Century Mexican Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 20th Century Mexican Terra Cotta Masks
Collection of 20th Century Mexican Terra Cotta Masks

Collection of 20th Century Mexican Terra Cotta Masks

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Five hand detailed clay masks from Mexico. Early to mid-1900s. From the estate of a Washington, DC

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Masks

Mexican Organic Spherical Earthen Terra Cotta  Ball
Mexican Organic Spherical Earthen Terra Cotta  Ball

Mexican Organic Spherical Earthen Terra Cotta Ball

Located in New York, NY

erupted stone hand shaped and polished. of organic matter complete set available 6 stones

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Garden Ornaments

Terra Cotta Wall Sculpture with Mayan Design
Terra Cotta Wall Sculpture with Mayan Design

Terra Cotta Wall Sculpture with Mayan Design

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H 24.25 in W 12.63 in D 2.13 in

Terra Cotta Wall Sculpture with Mayan Design

Located in Pasadena, CA

This wall sculpture by Albrecht is a three-dimensional piece with a Mayan design that appeals to the sense of touch. It is made of molded terracotta, hand-finished with a polished su...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mexican Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Rare Pair of Terra Cotta and Copper Lamps by Aguilar
Rare Pair of Terra Cotta and Copper Lamps by Aguilar

Rare Pair of Terra Cotta and Copper Lamps by Aguilar

Located in Chicago, IL

These wonderful lamps are probably by Hector Aguilar. They meld the earthy quality of the unglazed clay with the copper elements. They are unsigned. Measurements. These lamps vary...

Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Table Lamps

Materials

Copper, Tin

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ángeles is a terra-cotta vessel with a captivatingly irregular shape and a beautifully aged mossy patina, emanating a robust, earthy charm. This piece, handcrafted with care, was dis...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Vases

Materials

Terracotta

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Mexican Terra Cotta For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Mexican terra cotta you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Mexican terra cotta — often made from ceramic, terracotta and copper — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Mexican terra cotta — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Mexican terra cotta, those designed in Folk Art styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Mexican Terra Cotta?

A Mexican terra cotta can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,888, while the lowest priced sells for $295 and the highest can go for as much as $17,000.
Questions About Mexican Terra Cotta
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A terra cotta pot is a pot created using coarse, porous clay that when fired turns a ochre color. Terra cotta pots are typically left unglazed.