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Late 20th C. Oversized Talavera Highly Decorated Bowl. Mexico Circa. 1990

Offered by: Clive Devenish Antiques

Description
This "statement making" oversized highly decorated bowl in hand painted crisp multi colors of blue, pale yellow, white, orange, and pale blue is in excellent and all original condition with no chips, repairs or touch ups of any kind. In addition to the hand painted floral motif interior of the bowl, the decoration continues to the outside perimeter circumference, all the way down to the underneath where you can see the natural clay and the markings which indicate ""Talavera" "Antigua Hecho En Mexico" and the number "135" underlined.

Talavera derives its name from "Talavera de La Reina" in Spain (famous pottery center) and the influence was brought to Mexican Spanish colonialism in the 16th century.
This unique Talavera style is indigenous and unique to Mexico, where these bowls are hand crafted, hand painted, and then glazed.

This hard to find large size bowl would be very suitable as a centerpiece by virtue of its appearance, quality, or/and the size.

Provenance: Recently acquired from a high quality San Francisco Estate.

Dimensions:
21" diameter= ends of handles
19" diameter= on the round
5 1/2" high= at the handles

More Information

Origin:	Mexico
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Ceramic,Paint,Glazed,Hand-Painted
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	733497

Dimensions

W.	21 in;	H.	5.5 in;	D.	19 in;
W.	53.34 cm;	H.	13.97 cm;	D.	48.26 cm;

Message from Seller:

We are specialists in the field of antique mechanical coin banks. These rare and unique items were sold during the late 1800's and early 1900's to encourage and educate young children on the importance of saving money, with the majority of them having been made in America. We are leading experts in this field and one of the foremost dealers, having traded in mechanical banks since 1976.