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DOLORES PORRAS, MERMAID BOWLS, SANTA MARIA ATZOMPA, OAXACA, MEXICO

Creator: DOLORES PORRAS
Offered by: B4

Description
Two unique hand crafted clay bowls created by Dolores Porras. Polychrome glazed bas-relief each depicting mermaid with a nose and breast in high relief, the hands spread out next to the flowing hair, the tail bent next to the body, signed on the underside. Born in 1937 she began creating pottery at age 13 and continued to her passing in 2010. This piece has an estimated creation date on the 1970’s.

Diameter. 15.75” Height: 4”

Diameter: 10”. Height: 2”

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Notes:	hand engraved on bottom
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	hand thrown clay, hand decorated
Condition:	Good. minor wear
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Patterns:	Abstract, Handmade, Modern
Incollect Reference #:	494124

Dimensions

H.	4 in;	H.2.	2 in;	Diam.	15.75 in;
H.	10.16 cm;	H.2.	5.08 cm;	Diam.	40.01 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Manhattan's East Village neighborhood, B4 specializes in collectible designer furniture, lighting, art and accessories. Pieces in the showroom date from the 1920’s through the late 1970's with a focus on Scandinavian Modern. Since opening in the year 2000, the gallery has been at the forefront of decorating trends, with appearances in Architectural Digest, The New York Times, HYLAND, Wallpaper* and Find magazines.

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