Vintage Nicaraguan Folk Art Etched Sea Turtle Pottery Vase Jose de Jesus Lopez

Description

View Vintage Nicaraguan Folk Art Etched Sea Turtle Pottery Vase Jose de Jesus Lopez with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The "pitted" texture in the red background is intentional and part of the original "sand" finish. Material: Earthenware Clay. Artist: Jose de Jesus Lopez (Signed). The turtles are set against a contrasting red-clay background with a coarse, stippled "sand" texture, characteristic of this region's artisan style. This 6-inch tall vase is a beautiful example of hand-crafted folk art from San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua, a village world-renowned for its intricate "sgraffito" pottery. It is hand-signed by the artist Jose de Jesus Lopez, a member of a prestigious family of Nicaraguan potters. The vase features a repeating motif of green sea turtles, highly detailed with geometric shell patterns. The turtles are set against a contrasting red-clay background with a coarse, stippled "sand" texture, characteristic of this region's artisan style. Item Specifics Artist: Jose de Jesus Lopez (Signed) Origin: Nicaragua (San Juan de Oriente) Style: Sgraffito / Etched Art Pottery Subject: Sea Turtles / Marine Life Material: Earthenware Clay Dimensions: Approx. 6" Tall x 4.5" Wide The vase is in good vintage condition. Please note there is some light surface wear on the green slip of the turtles, consistent with the age and handling of unglazed earthenware. The "pitted" texture in the red background is intentional and part of the original "sand" finish. There are no major chips or structural cracks. Note: This is a decorative art piece and is not intended to hold water, as the clay is porous. Condition: Used. Category: Pottery & Glass › Decorative Pottery & Glassware › Vases. Brand: "Jose de Jesus Lopez".

Origin

Americas

Antique

No

Color

Multicolor

Material

Clay

Vintage

Yes

Brand

"Jose de Jesus Lopez"

Type

Vase

Original/Licensed Reproduction

Original

Theme

Art

Style

Folk & Indigenous

Features

Carvings, Etched

Production Style

Art Pottery

Production Technique

Pottery

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

Nicaragua