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In Mata Ortiz (Chihuahua, Mexico) near the border with the United States, there is a community of ceramic artisans dedicated to producing ceramics in the style of the ancient Mogollon culture. This style was named after the town of Mata Ortiz, near which the archaeological site Casas Grandes (Paquimé) is located.

The pottery from Mata Ortiz is known worldwide and enjoys high prestige among art collectors due to its top quality.

The spectacular lizard pot with snake-and-lizard decoration was made circa 1992 by the renowned potter Jesus Quezada.

It has a diameter of 27 cm and is 18 cm tall.

In Mata Ortiz (Chihuahua, Mexico) nahe der Grenze zu den USA, gibt es eine Gemeinschaft von Keramikhandwerkern, die sich der Herstellung von Keramik im Stil der antiken Mogollon-Kultur widmet. Dieser Stil wurde nach der Stadt Mata Ortiz benannt, in deren Nähe sich die archäologische Stätte Casas Grandes (Paquimé) befindet. 

Die Töpfereikunstwerke aus Mata Ortiz sind weltweit bekannt und geniessen aufgrund ihrer Spitzenqualität hohes Ansehen bei Kunstsammlern. 

Der angebotene spektakuläre Echsen Topf mit Schlangen- und Echsendekor wurde um ca. 1992 vom dem bekannten Töpfer Jesus Quezada gefertigt.

Er hat einen Durchmesser von 27 cm und ist 18 cm hoch.

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Spectacular Lizard Pot - Mata Ortiz - Jesus Quezada - Mexico

Late 20th century - Ceramic - Excellent condition

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Spectacular lizard pot from Mata Ortiz, Mexico, circa 1992, by renowned potter Jesus Quezada, a ceramic work with a 27 cm diameter and 18 cm height, weighing 1,430 g, in excellent condition.

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Spectacular lizard pot from Mata Ortiz, Mexico, circa 1992, by renowned potter Jesus Quezada, a ceramic work with a 27 cm diameter and 18 cm height, weighing 1,430 g, in excellent condition.

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