{"product_id":"1930s-1940s-mexican-tlaquepaque-pottery-tray-with-bird-motif","title":"1930s–1940s Mexican Tlaquepaque Pottery Tray with Bird Motif","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2″ H × 7″ W × 7″ D\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA hand-painted Mexican Tlaquepaque pottery tray dating to the 1930s–1940s, decorated with a stylized white bird emerging from agave-like foliage against a rich terracotta-red slip ground. Concentric bands of green, blue, cream, and rust frame the composition, creating a lively contrast that reflects the whimsical character of early Tlaquepaque tourist wares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in earthenware and marked “Mexico” on the underside, the tray exemplifies the playful folk-art aesthetic associated with the celebrated ceramic traditions of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. The simplified forms, hand-drawn decoration, and warm palette lend the piece a quiet charm that feels equally at home in traditional, eclectic, or collected interiors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal on a coffee table, bookshelf, or bedside table as a decorative catchall. Its scale and color make it particularly effective layered into collections of pottery, folk art, or Southwestern-inspired objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. Minor surface wear, light scuffing, and small glaze losses consistent with age and use. Presents beautifully with a warm, authentic patina.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation \u0026amp; Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is located in our Saugerties showroom. Viewing and pickup are available by appointment. Eligible for complimentary shipping via FedEx or UPS to any address in the continental United States.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/catchmewhenyoucan.com\/pages\/shipping-pickup-delivery-faq-catch-me-when-you-can-saugerties-philadelphia\" title=\"Shipping FAQs\"\u003eVisit our Shipping, Pickup, and Delivery FAQ →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"catchmewhenyoucan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945282781236,"sku":null,"price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/6066\/7956\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_fb32d918-3fc2-4344-914f-0c9362e7bfac.jpg?v=1782414119","url":"https:\/\/catchmewhenyoucan.com\/products\/1930s-1940s-mexican-tlaquepaque-pottery-tray-with-bird-motif","provider":"catchmewhenyoucan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}