A charming vintage terracotta ceramic studio pottery bowl with a distinctive Mexican folk-art inspired aesthetic, featuring a whimsical hand-painted bird motif surrounded by stylized green leaves, blue bands, and coral-red accents. The expressive brushwork and warm terracotta clay give the piece a collected, one-of-a-kind feel.
Hand decorated over terracotta clay, the bowl has a glossy glazed interior and an exposed terracotta base. An incised signature or maker’s mark appears on the underside, although the artist has not been identified.
Estimated to date from the 1980s–1990s, this 9.5-inch ceramic bowl makes a striking decorative centerpiece and looks beautiful displayed on open shelving, a tabletop, or plate stand.
Details
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Vintage terracotta ceramic studio pottery bowl
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Mexican folk-art inspired design
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Hand-painted bird and botanical motif
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Signed / incised maker’s mark on base
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Glossy glazed interior
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Exposed terracotta base
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Approx. 9.5" diameter, 2.25" high
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Estimated 1980s–1990s
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Maker currently unidentified
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Decorative use recommended
Condition
Very good vintage condition with no noted chips or cracks. As a handmade vintage piece, minor variations and signs of age may be present. Please review all photos carefully, as they are considered part of the condition description.
Shipping & Final Sale
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