José de Jesús Álvarez Ramírez Tonalá Ware Mexican Folk Art Pottery
Item Details
José de Jesús Álvarez Ramírez is an award-winning artisan from Tonalá, Jalisco, a place known as the center for Mexican handicrafts and decorative pottery. He was taught by his father, the late José de Jesús Álvarez Ramírez, who was an established artisan from the area as well. As the eldest of 7 children, José has continued the family business specializing in traditional Tonalá ware. His distinctive polychromatic pottery combines pre-Hispanic, European, and East Asian ceramic techniques and decorative styles. Ramírez has been awarded two Galardones Presidenciales, the highest recognition for work in ceramics given in Mexico, which is presented by the President of the Republic during the ceremony of recognition at the Premio Nacional de la Cerámica.
| Type | Vessel |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Marks | Maker’s Mark, Origin |
| Maker | José de Jesús Álvarez Ramírez (Mexican, active late 20th–early 21st century) |
| Period | Vintage |
| Origin | Mexico |
Condition
- wear; scratches and surface irregularities; finish loss; marks; residue.
Dimensions
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Item #
ITMGS41657
