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Polychrome Pottery
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Polychrome Pieces Displayed on Paper Cut-Outs
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery
Polychrome Pottery is of particular charm and appeal. Objects are formed freehand or in molds and coated with gum lacquer which imparts the characteristic sheen to the piece. To obtain the gloss when colors are used, paint is mixed with the lacquer and then applied. Of the pottery types in Mexico, Polychrome Pottery seems to most preserve the Indian legacy of freeform design and creative display of their present view of life around them. It is unique in its cultural appeal and has become an artform in its own right.
Candelabra - Puebla, 1.1kg, 15Hcm, $10USD Each (TL)
Candelabra - Puebla, 2.5kg, 25Hcm, $16USD Each (TR)
Musicians - Puebla, .3kg, 16Hcm, $10USD Each (B)
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery

Tree of Life - Mexico, 12kg, 27Hcm,
$103.50USD, Prod. 15/mo
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery

Nativity Scene - Mexico, 26.6kg, 28Hcm, $124.20USD,
Set of Nine
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery
In Metepec, in the State of Mexico, artisans produce richly decorated candelabras in the shape of trees of life, beautiful articles with sun-like faces, and a variety of brightly colored figurines depicting daily life and reflecting their beliefs - all with the bright lustre on seen in Polychrome Pottery.
Tree of Life - Mexico, 23.6kg, 92Hcm,
$207USD, Prod. 5/mo
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery
Wall Piece - Mexico, 4kg, $8.70USD
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery
Candelabra - Puebla, 4.4kg, 55Hcm, $162.75USD
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery

Artisans in the village of Ocumicho, Michoacan, create Polychrome Pottery which often, in a manner most disrespectful, makes fun of all things prohibited.

In Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, pottery is made in the form of candelabras depicting Indian heritage and as sculptures of things most important to their life.

Mexico, 2.5kg, 44Hcm, $25.80USD
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery
Candelabra - Puebla, 2.2kg, 40Hcm, $31USD
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery

Polychrome Pottery is very unique to Mexico and is one of the items we hand choose for our inventory to ensure the best pieces are available to clients. We specifically look for pieces that reflect the culture of the artisan and will be nice art pieces for the home. To order, E-mail us with an idea of your interest.

If you do not see it, ask us, impossible to show everything. Thank you for visiting our web pages and if you do come to Saltillo, please visit us at our very nice
Hotel Hacienda Rancho El Morillo.

Candelabra - Mexico, 2kg, 38Hcm, $12USD
Ceramica Policromada - Polychrome Pottery
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