Vintage Alfonso Castillo Mexican Painted Pottery "Ecological Pot", Dated 1996. The pot features three handles and many tiny lizards, butterflies and a frogs. This "Ecological Pot", is a unique piece that was created to teach children to be gentle and respect the tiny, fragile creatures. Signed "Alfonso Castillo Orta, 13-06-96, Mexico" and his monogram on bottom.

Alfonso Castillo Orta (1944-2009) was a Mexican potter from Izúcar de Matamoros, Puebla, Mexico. The Castillo family's tree of life sculptures made the area of Izúcar de Matamoros internationally known. Castillo was a fourth generation potter and learned from his mother and grandfather. He would make utilitarian pieces, candle holders and incense burners with his siblings. Alfonso Castillo became internationally known with his works exhibited in important venues in Mexico, like the Amparo Museum, as well as in the United States, Germany, Austria and Spain. His pieces can also be found in the collections of the Museum of London, the Kunsthaus in Munich and the royal family of Spain, as well as collections in Germany, Japan, Venezuela and Italy. Castillo and his wife, Marta Hernandez, had five children and taught them the craft. The family continues his legacy in their home at Callejon del Partidor in the San Martín Huaquechula neighborhood of Izúcar de Matamoros, keeping the style he created. Their home serves as a workshop, as well as a gallery and museum, which is open to visitors.

Dimensions: 6.75"H x 7.5"Dia.

Condition: Very good condition. No chips or cracks noted.

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