Vintage Mata Ortiz Casa Grande Olla Mexican Pottery Vessel, by Artist Sanbe, 11” H

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This is an extraordinary cylindrical shape vessel with polished rim and lower body. It measures 11” high X 10”diameter and … Read more This is an extraordinary cylindrical shape vessel with polished rim and lower body. It measures 11” high X 10”diameter and it is signed by the well known artist “Sanbe” as shown photographed on the underside. And it is in perfect condition.

It is hand-coiled and painted with intricate geometric and symbolic designs using natural pigments.

Key Characteristics
* Style: Polychrome pottery, characterized by multiple colors (usually black, red, and cream/buff).
* Form: An "olla,' " which is a wide-mouthed, bulbous ceramic jar used traditionally for storage or cooking.
* Designs: Features complex geometric patterns, such as lightning bolts, eagle feathers, and step motifs, common in Southwest and Northern Mexican indigenous art.
* Mata Ortiz Pottery: Artist from the village of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico is Sanbe, who created vessels with remarkably fine line work and polished finishes. See less