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Sm Black Cross Mexican Clay Décor Incised Eusebio M. Ortega #3

Sm Black Cross Mexican Clay Décor Incised Eusebio M. Ortega #3

$ 21.99
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  • Ceramic Black Cross
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  • Measurements
  • Height- 5-1/4"
  • Wide- 3-1/4"
  • Thick- 1/2"

  • This beautiful black small cross was hand made by Eusebio Mateos Ortega.
  • This gorgeous cross was incised with beautiful designs, such as a flower and rays.

  • In the 1940's, Jalisco also produced Black Clay Pottery.
  • Rigoberto Mateos Ortega, born In 1942, was an artist in barro negro esgrafiado ( The term comes from the Italian sgraffiare , 'to make incisions or scratch with a special tool called grafio) He then passed his amazing tradition to his family.

  • Today Eusebio Mateos Ortega (52 Years Old) and his brother, Pablo are reviving the Barro Negro tradition. They have brought creativity to unique products including these amazing figurines.
  • This cross will look amazing in any home, office or as a special gift for someone special.
  • Eusebio has signed the cross.

  • The cross is darker then the photos.
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