Vintage Mexican Terracotta Hose Pot Planter Large Clay Heavy Carved Leaf 19"
Item Description
This is a magnificent, exceptionally rare and heavy-walled vintage Mexican terracotta garden hose pot that also doubles as a rustic low-profile planter. It features a unique central clay cone designed to easily wrap and store a garden hose, keeping your yard organized with traditional southwestern charm. The exterior is beautifully adorned with deep-carved embossed fern/palm leaf motifs and wrapped in fine, hand-incised combed linear textures. It comes equipped with two functional openings (one large, one small) at the lower sides for feeding the hose through or providing excellent drainage. Whether used for its original purpose to hide a hose or as a unique wabi-sabi succulent planter, this substantial centerpiece brings unparalleled character to any garden, patio, or Spanish-style estate.
This is a magnificent, exceptionally rare and heavy-walled vintage Mexican terracotta garden hose pot that also doubles as a rustic low-profile planter. It features a unique central clay cone designed to easily wrap and store a garden hose, keeping your yard organized with traditional southwestern charm. The exterior is beautifully adorned with deep-carved embossed fern/palm leaf motifs and wrapped in fine, hand-incised combed linear textures. It comes equipped with two functional openings (one large, one small) at the lower sides for feeding the hose through or providing excellent drainage. Whether used for its original purpose to hide a hose or as a unique wabi-sabi succulent planter, this substantial centerpiece brings unparalleled character to any garden, patio, or Spanish-style estate.
Size and Weight
- Overall Dimensions: Approx. 19.5" Diameter x 8" Height (49.5 cm Diameter x 20.3 cm Height)
- Top Opening Diameter: Approx. 12.5" (31.8 cm)
- Weight: Approx. 35 lbs (15.88 kg)
Material
- Material: Heavy-duty, ultra-thick Mexican Terracotta / Natural Red Clay
- Features two integrated hose/drainage holes (one large, one small).
Condition
Beautifully weathered, authentic vintage condition with a gorgeous organic garden patina.
Beautifully weathered, authentic vintage condition with a gorgeous organic garden patina.
- Having been previously utilized as a planter, it displays prominent natural mineral deposits (efflorescence), moss aging, and dark earthen character marks from outdoor exposure.
- The interior retains natural soil residue from past planting use.
- Weighing a massive 35 lbs, this solid piece is exceptionally thick and structurally sound with no deep structural cracks. It remains fully functional for its original use as a hose holder or as an outdoor planter.
Vintage Mexican Terracotta Hose Pot Planter Large Clay Heavy Carved Leaf 19"
Sale price$200.00
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