{"product_id":"mata-ortiz-mexican-casas-grandes-pottery-by-humberto-pence","title":"Mata Ortiz Mexican Casas Grandes Pottery By Humberto Pence","description":"\u003cp\u003eLate 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.25\" H x 4.875\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled from Black on Black with Glossy and Matte Geometric Design and a Scalloped Rim \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful Mata Ortiz (Casas Grandes) pottery piece is a classic example of black-on-black (or blackware) style, where the vessel is crafted from dark clay, highly polished for a glossy finish, and decorated using sgraffito—a technique where contrasting slip (often black) is applied and then carefully etched or scratched away to reveal intricate geometric patterns underneath. This creates sharp, high-contrast designs with a deep, matte black etched appearance against the burnished black surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pot features a rounded, olla-like form with a distinctive wavy or scalloped rim, and bold, abstract geometric motifs: prominent triangles, stepped or terraced elements, zigzag lines, dotted grids, and interlocking shapes that echo ancient Paquimé (Casas Grandes) prehistoric designs from 1200–1450 CE.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47404958974117,"sku":"260114-14","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/260114-14_1.jpg?v=1768610487","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/mata-ortiz-mexican-casas-grandes-pottery-by-humberto-pence","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}