Vintage Oaxacan Distillery Pot, Small Planter

A hand-thrown vintage terracotta gallipot that embodies and emanates the primitive indigenous artisan culture from which it was created. Recovered and repurposed to be an authentic planter within your home. This vintage jug is called a Tínaja Tee-nah-hah was originally used by the indigenous people of central and southern Mexico to hold and distill a fermented alcoholic beverage, Pulque, made from the sap of the maguey plant(plant of the agave family). Hand-thrown from terracotta clay. 

This vintage planter can be used as a stand-alone sculptural piece, but due to the size of the pot, it is perfect for planting a variety of small to medium size plants. 

What's Included:
Planter and hand-forged iron stand/mount.

  • Free Shipping Anywhere in the Continental US.
  • One-of-a-kind authentic vintage planter. Estimated age: 100 years.
  • Once sold will not be available again.
  • This container can be used for live planting. Please leave a message in the "Notes" section at check-out so it can be properly prepared for use. If no notation is left pot will be fulfilled as is. 

 Dimensions and Specifications 

  • 18"h x 13"dia at the widest point.
  • 24"h with base.
  • 6.5"dia mouth(inner diameter)
  • Weight- 25lbs Includes metal stand 
  • Large vase can be sealed for planting protection upon request. *At check-out enter request in "Notes" section / field.

Suggested Plants- Small herbs like basil, mint, spearmint, small succulents  cacti, and aloe-vera  


Collections: One of a Kinds




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