Textured terracotta vintage jar 80+ years old.  From Mexico this old cultural vessel are known as "jarroncitos" or little bottles. Dating back generations, artisans created decorative terracotta bottles like this one to carry and distill oils and beverages from the agave plant and other native plants. This very old terracotta vase/jar rests naturally in the solid steel stand custom-made just for this piece. The black stand has a minimal design complimenting the sculptural beauty of the vintage bottle. Decades of exposure to the elements has transformed the exterior terracotta surface. Impressions and textures from moss that once grew over this bottle are still visible. A horizon of earthen colors from charcoal and slate grey to ash white and smokey beige. Natural color variation as shown in photos.

This planter was hand thrown and molded from raw clay fired in traditional kiln heated naturally by wood and brush. A common technique used by indigenous ceramicist of Mexico. Their quality work has allowed this terracotta planter to retain its durability and resiliency despite it's antiquity and exposure to the elements for decades. Mother nature has provided the durable, natural, and authentic finish.

Decades of exposure to the elements and oxidization has transformed the exterior terracotta surface to an array of earthen colors from charcoal and slate grey to ash white and smokey beige, a horizon of natural color variation shown in the photos.