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Beautiful hand-crafted Tonalá barro bruñido fish-shaped vase, made in Jalisco, Mexico, likely circa 1960s–70s. This whimsical piece features a fish form body decorated on both sides with traditional Tonalá motifs: an owl, a long-tailed bird, and stylized plants in earthy red, green, and cream tones. The surface is smooth burnished clay, giving it a soft sheen without glaze.
- Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico
- Technique: Barro bruñido (burnished clay, hand painted)
- Motifs: Owl, bird, fish, plants
- Era: Mid-Century (1960s–70s)
- Condition: Very good vintage with light surface wear consistent with age.
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Pickup Date/Time: Monday Sept 8th 10:30 -1:30 pm and Sunday Sept 14th 10:30 -1:30