Vintage Doña Rosa Barro Negro Pottery Vessels, Circa 1970s
Vintage Doña Rosa Barro Negro Pottery Vessels, Circa 1970s
Vintage Doña Rosa Barro Negro Pottery Vessels, Circa 1970s. “Barro Negro” is a primitive pottery making technique and style from Mexico using black clay. The pieces and color become fully realized after firing. The stout vase resembles a gourd while the vessel has a wide mouth with curled handle. These vessels were handmade and signed by Doña Rosa, “Doña Rosa SB Coyotepec, Oaxaca Mexico” on the underside. Rosa passed away in 1980 but her descendants continue to produce under her name.
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“Doña Rosa discovered in the 1950s that she could change the color and shine of her ceramics using a technique still employed. She would polish it with a quartz stone before firing. This compresses the surface of the clay before it is completely dry. Then by firing at slightly lower temperature than normal, the result is a much more shinny surface. This tends to produce a more brittle pottery, so it is more ornamental than functional. She produced a wide variety of vessels and figures.” - https://donarosapottery.com/
Vessel with Handle Condition: Great vintage condition, two small chips to rim as detailed in photos
Vessel with Handle Specs: 7 5/8” Height, 6 3/8” Total Width, 6 1/8” Diameter
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Vase Condition: Excellent vintage condition, no flaws
Vase Specs: 4 3/4” Height, 6 1/4” Diameter
