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Beautiful hand-formed red clay vessel in the traditional Colima style of Western Mexico. Gourd-shaped body with rich reddish slip and natural mineral deposits from age.💀 Colima vessels were often buried with the dead as offerings — this one has the authentic aged surface and earthy patina collectors love.
Slight chip on rim (see photos) but stable and full of character.bought on a holiday to Mexico 1950\'s has been wrapped in the newspaper & put away in loft & forgot about ever since.🗿 Details:
• Origin: Colima region, Western Mexico
• Material: Hand-formed red clay
• Height: 16 cm
• Width: 25 cm
• Rim diameter: 13 cm
• Acquired in Mexico, 1950s
• Age-related wear and small losses consistent with ageA rare, atmospheric display piece for lovers of ancient art, archaeology, and ethnographic pottery.#Colima #PreColumbian #AncientArt #MexicanAntique #Ethnographic #ClayVessel #HistoricFind #ArteAntiguo #CollectorPiece #CulturalHeritage #PrimitiveArt #MuseumStyle
