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Vintage Chulucanas Terracotta Pitcher – Signed by Master Artisan Santodio Paz Juárez – Handcrafted Peruvian Pottery (Late 20th C.)

An authentic handcrafted Peruvian terracotta pitcher made in Chulucanas (Piura region, Northern Peru) by renowned master ceramist Santodio Paz Juárez.

This piece features a twisted handle, relief decorations depicting floral motifs, and a smooth burnished finish. Handcrafted using traditional pre-Inca Tallán and Vicús techniques:
Positive-Negative Technique: Etched motifs are created using natural slip glazes and smoke-reduction firing using dried mango leaves to achieve the rich black tones.

Stone-Burnished Surface:
Polished with river stones prior to firing to give the unglazed clay its subtle natural sheen.

Artist & Origin:
Artisan: Santodio Paz Juárez (Fully signed on the base: "Santodio Paz, Peru / Hand Made in Chulucanas").

Origin: Chulucanas, Piura, Peru.
Period: Late 20th Century / Contemporary Folk Art.

Material: Terracotta / Black Smoked Earthenware Clay
Dimensions:
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Natural minor variations in texture and sheen inherent to handmade smoke-fired ceramics.

(Note: Recommended for decorative display only; unglazed smoked earthenware is porous and not intended to hold standing liquid.)