Pots From Mexico

Terracotta water pot from Mexico, circa 1950's. The vessel is from the border states of Veracruz and Puebla.

Late 1800s large terracotta pot from Mexico. This unique and rare style of pottery is from the northern mountain range of Puebla once used to store water from the local river beds.

This is a late 19th century large terracotta pot from Mexico. This unique and rare style of pottery is from the northern mountain range of Puebla once used to store water from the lo...

Ceramic pot from Puebla, Mexico, circa 1980s.

Ceramic, blackened vessel from the Popoloca communities of Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970s.

Mid-century terracotta or clay water vessel with nicely worn patina from Los Reyes Metzontla, Puebla. The design is a slight variation of the typical pottery found in this area. The ...

Terracotta water vessel from Los Reyes Mezontla, Puebla, circa 1970's. Excellent form and unusual off-white patina. 20' wide taking handles into consideration. Once a staple art form...

Hand painted pot from Mexico's Huasteca region, circa 1970's.

Traditional long neck painted pot from the Huasteca region of Hidalgo, Mexico.

Blackened pot from Los Reyes, Mexico with original staple repair.

Ceramic pot from San Lorenzo Texmelucan, Oaxaca, late 1970s-early 1980s.

Beautiful patina, rustic water pot from the remote villages of the Sierra Gorda region of Guanajuato. Includes wrought iron base. Vessel will stand on its own somewhat precariously.

Ceramic pot from the state of Guerrero known as a "pichancha", circa 1970s. Found in the town of Mayanalan, district of Huitcuco. This unusual piece is used for washing maiz for the ...

The jug has been lightly washed and what remains is the moss as seen in the photos. The pot was painted using a natural earth dye and feathers.

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

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

Ceramic pot from Arroyo Seco, Guanajuato with original white cement.

Mid-20th Century pot from the remote sierras of Michoacan, Mexico.

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...

Terracotta water pot from the Sierra Gorda mountains of Guanajuato, Mexico.

Hand-coiled terracotta water pot with support handles from the Nahua indigenous people of Northwestern Puebla, Early 20th Century. This style of pottery was discontinued over 60 year...

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

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...

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

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...

Terracotta water pot from the high sierras of Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970´s.

Mid 20th century terracotta water pot from the high sierras of Michoacan, Mexico.

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

Pair of large Tarahumara water pots from Chihuahua, Mexico, circa 1960´s. Nice shape and fire markings.

Hand painted flowers on the body of the pot have faded through time and use.

Circa 1940, we offer this fantastic ancient barro pot from Mexico, made in Puebla México hand crafted .

Circa 1940, we offer this fantastic ancient barro pot from Mexico, made in Puebla México hand crafted .

Circa 1940, we offer this fantastic ancient barro pot from Mexico, made in Puebla México hand crafted .

Primitive styled terracotta pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1980s.

Late 19th century, ceramic water vessel from the Raramuri or Tarahumara people of Chihuahua, Mexico. The pot is traditionally wrapped with pig trip for protection.

Ceramic water vessel from San Felipe, Guanajuato.

1970s deep dish cazuela from Puebla, Mexico.

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...

Charred, ceramic water pot with handles from Los Reyes Metzontla, Puebla.

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

Smooth burnished patina. Large black fire mark on one side with smaller white markings on one face. Beautifully elaborated 1970s water vessel from the Popoloca cultural region of Pue...

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

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

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

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

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

Terracotta tepache pot from the Sierra Norte region of Puebla, Mexico, circa 1920´s.

From the collection of a notable Napa interior designer for his hacienda in La Penita de Jaltemba, Mexico.

Terracotta water pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1940´s.

Large, ceramic cooking pot from los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico. The cazuela has a fired patina throughout the exterior with the looped handles typical from the primitive Popoloca cultur...

Long-neck water pot from the Hidalgo region of Mexico. Used for water or pulque.

Large terracotta pot or tinaja from southern Oaxaca, circa 1970s. Previously used for storing fruit grown in the region which was later processed into candy. Made using the coil meth...

Late 19th century water pot from the highlands of Puebla, Mexico. This style of pottery is indigenous to the Nahua communities of the northern area of the state.