Circa 1900 Barrio De La Luz Puebla Pottery Dish Tortoiseshell Glaze Barro Vidriado With Fish

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A charming earthenware pottery dish
A stunning example of the Mexican Folk Art pottery produced in the renown ceramics center … Read more A charming earthenware pottery dish
A stunning example of the Mexican Folk Art pottery produced in the renown ceramics center Barrio de la Luz in Puebla (Centro Alfarrero del Barrio de la Luz)
An oval, deeper plate "plato" or a bowl "cuenco" with two attached handles, which eventually used to be hung on the wall
Very well elaborated with finely detailed decoration in relief, featuring a fish in the center with two stylized serpents above, in the style typical of the turn of the 20th century Barrio de la Luz production
Glossy glaze in dark and lighter brown, imitating tortoise shell, "barro vidriado"
A very RARE find, it is virtually impossible to come by one in this state of preservation nowadays, a museum piece.
Circa late 19th/early 20th century, Puebla, Mexico
Measurements: Approximately 13.75" handle to handle x 9" across x 4" high w. handle x 2.5" deep
It weighs 1 lbs. 15 oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Just a minor spot of wear to the glaze on the left handle, commensurate with age and use. Great patina. All original and unaltered See less