By Mata Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Exceptional hand-built Mata Ortiz pottery vessel signed by noted ceramic artist Lucy Mora. This finely burnished red clay vase features an elegant repeating lizard motif rendered in black slip with delicate white dot detailing, showcasing the highly refined craftsmanship associated with the Mata Ortiz pottery tradition of Chihuahua, Mexico. #5370
The vessel’s classic bulbous form with gently flared rim is beautifully balanced and meticulously polished, displaying the smooth satin surface and precision linework prized by collectors of contemporary Native and Mexican studio pottery. The rhythmic reptile decoration wraps continuously around the form, creating movement and strong visual impact while maintaining the minimalist sophistication characteristic of high-quality Mata Ortiz ceramics.
Executed entirely by hand using traditional coil-building and open-fire techniques, this example reflects the influence of the legendary Juan Quezada pottery...
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian Vases and Vessels