Huge 18" Tonala Mexico Pottery Lion Figurine Hand Painted Ken Edwards Style Art
Item Description
This is a monumental, museum-quality masterpiece—an exceptionally rare, oversized vintage Tonalá Mexican art pottery lion figurine in a couchant pose. Measuring a massive 18 inches in length and weighing 7.5 pounds, this specimen completely transcends standard tourist pottery. It is an extraordinary "statement piece" designed to anchor high-end spaces such as hotel lobbies, upscale boutique entrances, or sophisticated Mid-Century Modern interiors.
STYLING & ARTISTRY:
The aesthetic strongly reflects the lineage and design vocabulary of the legendary Ken Edwards and the renowned El Palomar workshop. Framed by a beautifully fluid, multi-toned mane, the lion’s back features the iconic Tonalá iconography: an exquisite, oversized cobalt blue blossom flanked by a charming pair of stylized lovebirds. The flank is hand-marked "MEX" along with a distinct, interlaced artisan monogram.
The aesthetic strongly reflects the lineage and design vocabulary of the legendary Ken Edwards and the renowned El Palomar workshop. Framed by a beautifully fluid, multi-toned mane, the lion’s back features the iconic Tonalá iconography: an exquisite, oversized cobalt blue blossom flanked by a charming pair of stylized lovebirds. The flank is hand-marked "MEX" along with a distinct, interlaced artisan monogram.
HOLLYWOOD PROVENANCE:
Adding to its immense collector value, this lion carries a fascinating Hollywood history. The handwritten letters "HCA" on the underside serve as the property asset code for a prominent Hollywood Cinema Prop Company. This item was personally acquired at auction during the final liquidation sale of the prop house, meaning it likely graced the sets of films, television shows, or theatrical productions during its time in Los Angeles.
Adding to its immense collector value, this lion carries a fascinating Hollywood history. The handwritten letters "HCA" on the underside serve as the property asset code for a prominent Hollywood Cinema Prop Company. This item was personally acquired at auction during the final liquidation sale of the prop house, meaning it likely graced the sets of films, television shows, or theatrical productions during its time in Los Angeles.
Size and Weight
- Length (L): Approx. 18" (45.7 cm)
- Width (W): Approx. 8.25" (21.0 cm)
- Height (H): Approx. 9.5" (24.1 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
Material
- Stoneware / High-fired Clay
- Hand-painted with natural mineral slips and finished with a traditional smooth semi-gloss glaze.
Condition
- Excellent Vintage Condition - Collector Quality
- NO chips, NO cracks, and NO repairs. Finding an oversized Tonalá ceramic piece of this volume completely free of structural flaws is a true rarity.
- Minor glaze pinholes and raw clay texture variations are inherently part of the artisanal, handmade process.
- Features the historical "HCA" Hollywood prop inventory script on the unglazed inside rim (does not affect display).
Huge 18" Tonala Mexico Pottery Lion Figurine Hand Painted Ken Edwards Style Art
Sale price$360.00
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