Product code: Authentic Vintage Calendar Maya
Vintage Mexican Pottery Aztec Calendar Alfareria Jimenez Oaxaca Intricate CarvedThis is a an intricately carved Mexican pottery Aztec calenda plate by Alfareria Jimenez of Oaxaca, Mexico circa 1950s. Plate is expertly carved with extreme detail! The geometric pattern for this platter is based on a Mixtec design found in the temples of Mitla, outside of Oaxaca. authentic The design requires hours of work. The red ware pottery pieces were dipped in an ivory glaze and then hand tooled to remove glaze in small amounts, leaving the underlying clay to show through. This type of hand carved Mexican pottery is becoming very hard to find. The Jinenez family is noted for craftsmanship in hand made dinnerware & decorative items. Plate is marked on the back.
Vintage Mexican Pottery Aztec Calendar Alfareria Jimenez Oaxaca Intricate CarvedThis is a an intricately carved Mexican pottery Aztec calenda plate by Alfareria Jimenez of Oaxaca, Mexico circa 1950s. Plate is expertly carved with extreme detail! The geometric pattern for this platter is based on a Mixtec design found in the temples of Mitla, outside of Oaxaca. authentic The design requires hours of work. The red ware pottery pieces were dipped in an ivory glaze and then hand tooled to remove glaze in small amounts, leaving the underlying clay to show through. This type of hand carved Mexican pottery is becoming very hard to find. The Jinenez family is noted for craftsmanship in hand made dinnerware & decorative items. Plate is marked on the back.