Coral and Ivory Ceramic Pitcher - Flourish in Coral jun24bb The lavish composition on the

The lavish composition on the enameled ceramic plate is painted by hand with the characteristic palette of colors that distinguish Talavera artistry

Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo started her workshop alongside her husband

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With a body carved from naturally curved bamboo root and the remainder crafted from acacia

Chopsticks measure approximately 9 inches in length

Coral and Ivory Ceramic Pitcher - Flourish in Coral jun24bb The lavish composition on theThis pretty pitcher is from the creative hands of Mexico's Topiltzin Castro, who uses the same raw materials and techniques that have been used for hundreds of years in Guanajuato. The ceramic pitcher is carefully hand painted with a motif in coral and white against an ivory ground. A spice brown glaze accents the pitcher's handle and rim. Ceramic 0. 72 lbs 6. 3 inches H x 4. 7 inches W x 6. 3 inches D 30 oz.