Bring home a beautiful example of traditional Mexican folk art with this signed Jose Bernabe Tonalá Petatillo pottery teacup. Handmade in Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico, this cup features the classic Petatillo crosshatched background decorated with several stylized bird motifs, including a graceful long-necked heron or egret, a flying bird, and additional decorative birds among hand-painted flowers and foliage.
The richly detailed artwork, warm terracotta interior, and hand-painted decoration exemplify the craftsmanship that has made the Bernabe family one of Tonalá's most respected pottery workshops. The underside retains the hand-painted Jose Bernabe signature, making this an especially desirable example for collectors.
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This is an excellent addition to a collection of Tonalá pottery, Mexican folk art, or handmade artisan ceramics and displays beautifully on its own or with other Jose Bernabe pieces.
Condition: Very good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with normal use. The cup is free of cracks. Minor glaze skips, firing variations, and light wear to the foot rim are consistent with handmade Tonalá pottery. The hand-painted signature on the underside remains visible. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.
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