Mexican Mata Ortiz Style Pottery Jar Vessel Unsigned Ceramic Folk Art Pot Mexico

This classic handmade pinch pot style pottery jar will make a great addition to your collection. It is made in the style of Mata Ortiz Mexican folk art pottery but I am not sure where it actually originated as it is unsigned as far as I can tell. It features a tan pottery form with hand painted black & reddish brown geometric patterns / design and will blend perfectly with pottery styles such as Pueblo, Acoma, Hopi and others. It does have wear including scratches, fine chipping and retail sticker residue so PLEASE read complete details below and review photos closely for condition. Thank you and enjoy!


ITEM DETAILS:

  • Approximate weight is 15 ozs
  • Measures approximately 5" tall x 6" x 6" (roughly)
  • Condition: In handmade pre-owned used condition with wear including scratches, scuffing, abrasions, some small chips around the mouth/rim, some chips or air blow outs on the surface of the form, stains, a large dark area that is a biproduct of the firing process, fine abrasions/scratches on the finish (more concentrated on the bottom but present over the entire form), fingerprints, stains, dirt, dust, grime, uneven surface texture, the black top glaze design is faded and pale in areas, the pot is not perfectly round and doesn't not sit level as the bottom is "off round", glaze voids, air bubbles in the surface of the clay, carving marks on the surface of the form, the tan clay surface is likely meant to be more polished/shinier overall but has lost it's shine over many areas of the form, there are at least 2 areas where retail stickers were placed on the surface leaving darker areas and surface finish loss due to their removal (one on the bottom and one on the upper side), darker and lighter areas of color/tone, rough edges, dulling, pitting, dimpling, there are marks/wear over the entire form as shown in photos, unevenly applied design glaze/paint, the rim is not perfectly round/level, the inside of the vessel is unfinished/dusty/dry, and overall wear from handling and use. Please see photos for details.
  • Age/era: Unknown, I am guessing fairly modern but cannot guarantee
  • Origin: Unknown, I am guessing it was made in or around the area of Mata Ortiz in Mexico but I cannot guarantee
  • Marks: Unmarked as far as I can tell.
  • Materials: Unknown ceramic clay and unknown paint/glazing

PURCHASE DETAILS:

  • QUESTIONS: I actively try to disclose all issues that I find with the piece and prefer to have a smooth transaction for both of us so please message any questions/concerns regarding the listing PRIOR to bidding/purchase
  • RETURNS: Items must be returned via the exact method and packaging as the original shipment including tracking/etc. Refund will be made once the item has arrived back to me in original condition with no damage. Items that appear to have been altered by the buyer, replaced or cleaned/polished/etc will not be accepted for return this includes damage caused due to buyer wear & missing pieces/components that were visible in listing images. Returned items will be thoroughly inspected for any alterations as compared to the original listing photos. RETURN SHIPPING COST IS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE BUYER UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE IN THE LISTING.
  • Due to the variations in device screens and monitors, colors may vary slightly, therefore I cannot guarantee that what you see accurately portrays the colors of each item—please message with any questions regarding colors/etc