Vintage Mexican Talavera Pottery Lidded Dish - 4.5”

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Vintage Mexican Talavera lidded pottery dish featuring blue and white swirl / leaf designs and signed "Taller Chape Colonia" (likely … Read more Vintage Mexican Talavera lidded pottery dish featuring blue and white swirl / leaf designs and signed "Taller Chape Colonia" (likely referring to the workshop and possibly the specific region or style associated with the item). It measures 4.5” x 4.5” x 4”.

Talavera Pottery is tin-enameled earthenware, also known as Majolica pottery, traditionally produced in Puebla, Mexico, and its nearby communities. It has a rich history, evolving from Spanish traditions introduced in the 15th century and incorporating Mesoamerican influences, making it a significant part of Mexican cultural heritage. Genuine Talavera pottery adheres to specific production methods, including using a mix of two clays sourced from the Talavera geographic zone, hand-forming, hand-painting with natural pigments (painted only in one or more of six colors: black, blue, green, orange, yellow, or mauve), and two firings at high temperatures. Authentic Talavera often features floral motifs, geometric designs, animals, and architectural elements. See less