Vintage Xochiquetzal 🇲🇽 Pottery Covered Serving Dish – Hand-Painted Floral

Beautifully handcrafted covered serving dish from Xochiquetzal Pottery, the celebrated Tonalá, Jalisco studio of artisan Teresa Durán. Featuring a domed lid and matching platter, this piece is adorned with flowing hand-painted floral and grass motifs in earthy greens, blues, and golden tones over a warm speckled beige glaze. The painterly brushwork and organic forms reflect traditional Mexican folk art elevated with refined artistry. Teresa Durán, known artistically as Xochiquetzal, is a Mexican ceramicist whose work embodies a deep reverence for nature, tradition, and ancestral craft. She trained under legendary master Jorge Wilmot during the transformative era when high-fire stoneware techniques were introduced to Tonalá, revolutionizing modern Mexican pottery. Teresa’s work bridges modern studio pottery and ancestral craftsmanship, resulting in timeless and soulful pieces. • Era: Late 20th century to contemporary • Origin: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico • Material: Glazed ceramic • Dimensions: Approx. 14” x 8” • Condition: Excellent vintage condition; no chips or cracks 🛍️ A functional piece of Mexican ceramic heritage—perfect for serving cheese, bread, or pastries, or as a centerpiece. Comparable covered serving pieces by artist range from $160–$235 Model or styled images are AI-generated for style inspiration The studio’s lineage suggests this platter is lead free. These methods vitrify the clay at high temperatures removing the need for lead-based glazes