Vintage Mexican Folk Art Pottery Redware Terracotta Bowl Eagle Snake Mexico Coat
An exceptional, highly collectible vintage Mexican folk art terracotta redware serving bowl. This large 10.25-inch piece features a powerful, primitive hand-painted depiction of the iconic Mexican coat of arms motif: the Golden Eagle perched on a cactus devouring a rattlesnake.
The standout feature of this piece is its incredible visual presence. The fluid, yet remarkably bold and confident freehand brushwork displays the master-level hand of an experienced artisan. Every stroke is delivered with absolute certainty—reminiscent of a master calligrapher—filled with raw vitality and dynamic energy.
Decorated in the traditional manganese dark brown pigment, this piece captures the unmistakable essence of Guanajuato pottery associated with legendary artisans like Esteban Valdez, but with an even more striking, raw artistic punch. The interior features a glossy clear glaze that accentuates the bold artwork, while the exterior showcases the beautiful, rustic texture of unglazed natural red clay. A true statement piece for Southwestern, rustic, or Latin American art collectors.
Size and Weight
- Diameter: Approx. 10.25"
- Height: Approx. 2.5"
- Weight: Approx. 1.8 lbs
Material
- Terracotta / Redware Clay
- Glazed interior / Unglazed rustic exterior
Condition
- Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition with fantastic display quality.
- Post-Manufacturing Damage: NO chips, NO cracks, and NO hairline fractures from subsequent use or drops.
- Details: Features one minor hairline separation on the rim that naturally occurred during the drying/firing process in manufacturing. This is an organic kiln characteristic original to the piece and is completely stabilized under the glaze. Shows gorgeous rustic variations inherent to handmade folk pottery, including visible hand-turned clay textures, artisan finger marks, and authentic glaze drips on the exterior. Light shelf wear on the bottom due to age. Please review all photos for details.
Vintage Mexican Folk Art Pottery Redware Terracotta Bowl Eagle Snake Mexico Coat
Sale price$150.00
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