{"product_id":"huge-18-tonala-mexico-pottery-lion-figurine-hand-painted-ken-edwards-style-art","title":"Huge 18\" Tonala Mexico Pottery Lion Figurine Hand Painted Ken Edwards Style Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eItem Description\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eSTYLING \u0026amp; ARTISTRY:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe aesthetic strongly reflects the lineage and design vocabulary of the legendary\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eKen Edwards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand the renowned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eEl Palomar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eworkshop. 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"MEX\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealong with a distinct, interlaced artisan monogram.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHOLLYWOOD PROVENANCE:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdding to its immense collector value, this lion carries a fascinating\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHollywood history\u003c\/span\u003e. The handwritten letters\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"HCA\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon 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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eSize and Weight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eLength (L):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 18\" (45.7 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWidth (W):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 8.25\" (21.0 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eHeight (H):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 9.5\" (24.1 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eStoneware \/ High-fired Clay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eHand-painted with natural mineral slips and finished with a traditional smooth semi-gloss glaze.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition - Collector Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNO chips, NO cracks, and NO repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFinding an oversized Tonalá ceramic piece of this volume completely free of structural flaws is a true rarity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eMinor glaze pinholes and raw clay texture variations are inherently part of the artisanal, handmade process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eFeatures the historical \"HCA\" Hollywood prop inventory script on the unglazed inside rim (does not affect display).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ANTIQHOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48718687207618,"sku":null,"price":360.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/1142\/3682\/files\/20260830_142356.jpg?v=1788361523","url":"https:\/\/antiqhouse.com\/products\/huge-18-tonala-mexico-pottery-lion-figurine-hand-painted-ken-edwards-style-art","provider":"ANTIQHOUSE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}