154
154
c. 1940
burnished and hand-painted clay 39¾ h × 17 dia in (101 × 43 cm)
burnished and hand-painted clay 39¾ h × 17 dia in (101 × 43 cm)
estimate: $5,000–7,000
result: $11,430
This rare urn comes from the important artisan village of Tonala, Mexico. It represents a fine craftsmanship that is quickly becoming extinct; few examples remain because of their monumental size and fragility. - David Cruz