Offered is a vintage 1970s handcrafted and burnished clay cat figurine from Tonala, in Jalisco, Mexico, a province renowned for its earth-tone clay and for all the pottery and ceramic art created since the 1950s.

Created in the original earthtones, this cat is light grey with a flower native to the region done in blue with a hint of yellow and green, as well as the typical black flourishes.

The cat measures: 5.25" L x 2.325" W x 3.5" H


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: This is a handcrafted work of art and any imperfections in the paint or the glaze are characteristic of its artisanal nature. The figurine is intact and there are no discernible chips, nicks, fleabites, cracks, fissures or repairs of any kind, however, there are some black splotches - imperfections in the paint - below the surface of the glaze (see photos). The bottom is typically unglazed. Any wear is commensurate with its age and past handling.

Origin:
Mexico

Creator:
Styled After: Bitossi

Materials & Techniques:
Pottery

Details:
Country of Origin: Mexico
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; This is a handcrafted work of art and any imperfections in the paint or the glaze are characteristic of its artisanal nature. The figurine is intact and there are no discernible chips, nicks, fleabites, cracks, fissures or repairs of any kind, however, there are some black splotches - imperfections in the paint - below the surface of the glaze (see photos). The bottom is typically unglazed. Any wear is commensurate with its age and past handling.