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  1. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    This stands about 18" tall, huge. Unmarked. Most likely Mexican. But who made it?
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    kraftblue, Sep 24, 2018
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  2. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hi Kath!

    You forgot pic of bottom!:cat:
     
    judy, Sep 24, 2018
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  3. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Judy 3rd pic is the bottom. It has a rounded base.
     
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  4. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Better picture of the base.
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  5. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Oh! It's supported by the wicker base!

    Got it!:cat:
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    A wonderful lady in the region of Oaxaca?
     
    Any Jewelry, Sep 24, 2018
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  7. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Any.
     
    kraftblue, Sep 24, 2018
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  8. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is beautiful, btw.
    Maybe @April07 can narrow it down. The id, I mean, not the pot.:confused:
     
    Any Jewelry, Sep 24, 2018
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  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Rubbing black pottery is never a bad idea. Sometimes they're faked and a gentle rub will identify if genuine or not. (Or not means that blacking will come off on the hands.)

    Debora
     
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  10. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    The rounded base and high polish made me think of the pottery from Mata Ortiz, Mexico. But the transitions around the neck are not typical of their style - too abrupt and "mechanical". This is an example of work from the Mata Ortiz potters that show what I mean:
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    https://picclick.com/Vintage-Mata-Ortiz-Pottery-By-Martha-Villalpando-Black-302818239416.html

    But, it does seem to be consistent with modern work coming out of San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, Mexico:
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    https://www.flickr.com/photos/citlali/6930909670
     
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  11. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Deb, no color comes off.
    Thanks 2many. I googled Oaxaca and similar pots have come up.
     
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  12. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Yes, that is why I thought Oaxaca, I couldn't recall the specific part.
    There is a different sheen, Oaxaca is softer, Mata Ortiz black is more intense and glossy.
     
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  13. kraftblue

    kraftblue Well-Known Member

    Thanks Any!
     
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  14. April07

    April07 Well-Known Member

    Yes, looks Oaxacan. Sorry for being late ;)
     
    April07, Oct 4, 2018
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