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Burnished Pottery

Polished by hand until the surface is as smooth and shiny as a mirror. Mexican burnished pottery has many roots, influences, colors and talent that reflects in thousands of variations.

Jaguars, flowers, leaves and birds live together and wild on these amazing pieces, straight from the imagination of the skillful artisans from Michoacán. Burnished and painted by hand, the Michoacán “cantaro” is a favorite piece in many Mexican homes. 

Brown clay serving plates, bowls, cups and pots from all over Mexico found their way to this collection as well. 

  • Burnished Clay Deep Plate - Large - Brown
    $18.75

    Burnished Clay Deep Plate - Large - Brown

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    Large deep dinner plate, hand made out of humble brown clay, then burnished with a piece of quartz to shine. This plate reflects the warmth of the ...

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    $18.75
  • Burnished Clay Deep Plate - Tan
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    $15.25

    Burnished Clay Deep Plate - Tan

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    Large deep plate, ideal for the hot soup, cooked dishes, pasta, or salad. Hand made out of beautiful light beige clay, then burnished with a piece ...

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  • Burnished Clay Bowl - Large - Brown
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    $11.25

    Burnished Clay Bowl - Large - Brown

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    Large deep bowl, ideal for the hot soup, cereal or salad. Hand made out of humble brown clay, then burnished with a piece of quartz to shine. This ...

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    $11.25
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  • Burnished Clay Leaf Salsa Bowl - Tan
    $15.25

    Burnished Clay Leaf Salsa Bowl - Tan

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    Leaf shaped salsa bowl, ideal for serving guacamole, pico de gallo, red & green salsa, or appetizers. Hand made out of beautiful light beige cl...

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    $15.25
  • Burnished Clay Fish Salsa Bowl - Large - Brown
    $18.25

    Burnished Clay Fish Salsa Bowl - Large - Brown

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    Fish shaped salsa bowl, ideal for serving large portions of guacamole, chips, pico de gallo, ceviche or appetizers. Hand made out of beautiful brow...

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    $18.25
  • Burnished Clay Pitcher - Brown
    $42.75

    Burnished Clay Pitcher - Brown

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    A pitcher (called “cántaro” in Mexico), hand made, hand painted, carefully burnished using the river stones and finished in a fire. Used for storin...

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    $42.75
  • Burnished Clay Dog Pitcher - Brown
    $87.25

    Burnished Clay Dog Pitcher - Brown

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    A dog shaped pitcher (called “cántaro” in Mexico), hand made, hand painted, carefully burnished using the river stones and finished in a fire. The ...

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    $87.25
  • Mexico 1492: A jaguar shaped pitcher (called “cántaro” in Mexico), hand made, hand painted, carefully burnished using the river stones and finished in a fire. The jaguar motif is frequently found in Mexican mythology and ethnic arts, but this one is especially carefully created, and thoughtfully adorned with natural elements like flowers, birds, rain and wings. Used for storing liquids, like water or wine.
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    $87.25

    Clay Jaguar Pitcher - Black

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    A jaguar shaped pitcher (called “cántaro” in Mexico), hand made, hand painted, carefully burnished using the river stones and finished in a fire. T...

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  • Revelaciones del Arte Popular Mexicano - The Crafts of Mexico - Artes de México
    $75.00

    Revelaciones del Arte Popular Mexicano - The Crafts of Mexico - Artes de México

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    The Crafts of Mexico. This book is the product of the Smithsonian Institute’s recognition of Artes de México’s fifteen-year publishing history and ...

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    $75.00
  • Elogio de la Cocina Mexicana - In Praise of Mexican Cooking: Intangible Cultural Heritage - Artes de México
    $67.75

    Elogio de la Cocina Mexicana - In Praise of Mexican Cooking: Intangible Cultural Heritage - Artes de México

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    In Praise of Mexican Cooking: Intangible Cultural Heritage. Traditional Mexican cuisine was declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Unesco in ...

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    $67.75
  • Mexico 1492 Gift Card
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    Mexico 1492 Gift Card

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    Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them?Give them the gift of choice with a Mexico1492 gift card. Gift cards are delivered by emai...

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  • Burnished Clay Cazuelita Salsa Bowl - Mini - Tan
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    $15.25

    Burnished Clay Cazuelita Salsa Bowl - Mini - Tan

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    Cazuelita (small pot) shaped salsa bowl, ideal for serving guacamole, pico de gallo, red & green salsa, or appetizers. Hand made out of beautif...

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  • Mexico 1492: Brown serving plate, hand made out of humble clay, then burnished with a piece of quartz to shine. This plate reflects the warmth of the Earth and the modest origins, brought to the spotlight by caring artisan's hands. Dimensions: D 34cm (13.5”) Sun reflecting of the red, orange and green peppers adds a special spark.
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    $42.25

    Burnished Clay Serving Plate - Large - Brown

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    Large serving plate, hand made out of humble brown clay, then burnished with a piece of quartz to shine. This plate reflects the warmth of the Eart...

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  • Mexico 1492: The black “cántaro” (pitcher), hand made out of clay, hand painted with birds, flowers and leaves, and burnished to shine. Accompanied by a matching glass. Used for storing liquids, like water or wine. “Cántaro” is a precious piece in every Mexican home, and a favorite way to store water. It is believed that water stays cool in a “cántaro” even on a hottest day.
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    $65.55

    Clay Pitcher & Glass - Hand Painted - Black

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    The black “cántaro” (pitcher), hand made out of clay, hand painted with birds, flowers and leaves, and burnished to shine. Accompanied by a matchin...

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  • Mexico 1492: The off-white “cántaro” (pitcher), hand made out of clay, hand painted with jewels of the Michoacan nature, and burnished to shine. Accompanied by a matching glass. Used for storing liquids, like water or wine. “Cántaro” is a precious piece in every Mexican home, and a favorite way to store water. It is believed that water stays cool in a “cántaro” even on a hottest day.
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    $65.55

    Clay Pitcher & Glass - Hand Painted - Off White

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    The off-white “cántaro” (pitcher), hand made out of clay, hand painted with jewels of the Michoacan nature,  and burnished to shine. Accompanied by...

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    $65.55
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