Vintage Mexican Barro Negro Black Clay Pottery Tripod Bowl Oaxaca Ruffled Footed
Item Description
This is a gorgeous vintage Mexican "Barro Negro" (Black Clay) pottery tripod mini bowl / footed planter, hand-sculpted in Oaxaca, Mexico.
The piece features a dramatic and elegant ruffled/fluted upper rim that contrasts beautifully with its rustic, hand-formed tripod legs. It has a hand-incised "Mexico" mark on the bottom, alongside the yellowed remnants of a vintage paper merchant sticker, adding authentic mid-to-late 20th-century character.
Barro Negro gets its iconic deep charcoal/ebony hue purely from the raw local clay and a traditional reduction-firing process without any artificial glazes. It makes a perfect global chic centerpiece, catchall dish for keys or jewelry, smudge/incense burner, or a rustic boho planter.
Size and Weight
- Overall Dimensions: Approx. 4.75" x 4.75" x 4.75" H (Approx. 12.0cm x 12.0cm x 12.0cm)
- Weight: 0.5 lbs. (Approx. 227g)
Material
- Material: 100% Natural Oaxacan Barro Negro (Black Clay / Unglazed Smoked Pottery)
Condition
- Condition Description: Vintage / Used Condition with a beautiful aged patina.
- Features one small chip on the tip of one tripod foot (please check the detailed close-up photos).
- Vintage paper sticker residue/yellowing on the bottom, confirming its age and history.
- No structural cracks, deep breaks, or major flaws. Shows minor surface scuffs and typical artisan firing variations inherent to handmade folk art pottery.
Vintage Mexican Barro Negro Black Clay Pottery Tripod Bowl Oaxaca Ruffled Footed
Sale price$45.00
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