1930-40's Mexican Tlaquepaque Tonala Pottery Plate With Roosters

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A charming redware plate, gorgeous example of the Mexican Folk Art Pottery
Crafted and painted by hand within the centuries … Read more A charming redware plate, gorgeous example of the Mexican Folk Art Pottery
Crafted and painted by hand within the centuries old traditions
Redware clay with beautiful and vivid polychrome decoration, featuring a central scene with two roosters and a floral border
Traditional palette of natural colors, green, red, brown, and blue, over the off- white /beige grounds
Most likely from the studio of one of the master potterers from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco
Circa first half of the 20th century, 1930-40's

Measurements: Approximately 9.75" diameter (across) x 1.25" deep / high
It weighs 1 lb. 6oz.
Condition: Very Good overall. Please see photos. Glaze craquelures, commensurate with age and use. All original See less