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This authentic studio art pottery fixture represents the celebrated earthenware manufacturing traditions of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua. The vase …
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This authentic studio art pottery fixture represents the celebrated earthenware manufacturing traditions of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua. The vase was handcrafted in 2007 by renowned Master Potter Teódulo Potosme, an artisan distinguished for preserving pre-Columbian ceramic aesthetics using ancient regional methodologies. Formed entirely by hand using a hollow coil method without a wheel, the ovoid body is coated in colored liquid slips before undergoing meticulous hand-etching via the sgraffito technique to reveal the crisp, geometric eye and stylized wave patterns. The piece is completed by its signature stone-burnished satin gloss finish achieved through primitive straw kiln-firing techniques, capturing the bold tribal spirit popular in high-end global estate design collections.
This Nicaraguan studio art pottery vase introduces a commanding sculptural silhouette and rich Central American folklore texture to an intentional, elevated interior space. Designed as a standalone ovoid vessel, this hand-signed ceramic piece functions effectively for holding dried botanical stalks or standing as an independent focal piece. The striking olive green, terracotta red, and smoky black colorway coordinates reliably with New Traditional and Modern Organic home decor layouts.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 7ʺD × 10ʺH
- Period
- 2000 - 2009
- Country of Origin
- Nicaragua
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Onyx
- Condition Notes
- This authentic signed Central American studio piece remains in beautiful structural and cosmetic condition, retaining its exceptionally bright slip coloration … moreThis authentic signed Central American studio piece remains in beautiful structural and cosmetic condition, retaining its exceptionally bright slip coloration and crisp sgraffito boundaries across the entire dimensional facade. The hand-coiled body is structurally stable with no active post-production fractures, deep hairline cracks, or chips along the delicate flared rim. The smoky black and burnished panels are smooth and free of heavy scuffs or water staining, and the lower base features a hand-incised script signature reading "Teódulo Potosme - 2007" alongside its original paper import inventory label. The unglazed lower seating ring displays minimal, honest shelf wear from careful historical display, preserving its complete decorative utility and gallery value. less
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