Vintage Mexican Tlaquepaque Bandera Redware Plate – Hand-Painted Bird Motif
$ 13.2
Description
Vintage Mexican Tlaquepaque Bandera Redware Plate – Hand-Painted Bird Motif. Material: Glazed terracotta / red clay (Redware). The rim is decorated with a traditional continuous scroll and leaf border, a signature of mid-century Tlaquepaque pottery. Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic piece of vintage Mexican folk art. This Bandera-style redware plate was handcrafted in the famous pottery hubs of Tlaquepaque or Tonalá in Jalisco, Mexico. This particular style is called "Bandera" (Flag) because it features the iconic colors of the Mexican flag: red clay, white/cream slip, and green accents. The plate features a charming, hand-painted fanciful bird (often identified as a Mexican jay or songbird) perched among stylized desert flora. The rim is decorated with a traditional continuous scroll and leaf border, a signature of mid-century Tlaquepaque pottery. Features & Details:Origin: Tlaquepaque / Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico.Era: Mid-Century (circa 1940s–1960s).Material: Glazed terracotta / red clay (Redware). Design: Hand-painted bird motif with slip-trailed accents and "Bandera" color palette. Artisanship: Each plate is unique due to the hand-applied glaze and wood-fired kiln process.
