Pair of Handmade Pottery Vessels
Item Details
A pair of pottery vessels. The pair includes a hand-painted Mexican vessel, which is shaped like a gourd, with a small round opening at the top. The sides are painted with stylized flowers in a palette of tan, dark brown and golden brown. It is signed ‘174-5735 Hasasito’. The larger pot is made of an earthy colored wood-fired clay, with a natural, unglazed finish. The vessel features a wide, round mouth and a short neck with handles to either side. The rounded shoulders taper inward toward the base, and the vessel is not signed.
Condition
- light surface wear throughout
- small piece has a small blemish on the neck
- larger plain pot has dings and pits to finish, which are believed to be manufacturing characteristics
Dimensions
Approximate dimensions of larger pot given
- smaller pot 9″ × 8″ × 9″
Item #
17DEN053-089
