Niki-Vintage Tonala Pottery Mug

This mug is a piece of Tonalá pottery, a type of traditional Mexican folk-art ceramics originating from the Tonalá municipality in Jalisco, Mexico. The item is likely vintage, potentially from the 1970s, a common era for these types of mugs. The mug is functional art, suitable for hot beverages like coffee or tea, but also often collected as a decorative item. The mug features characteristic floral and leaf motifs. It typically has a rustic, crackle glaze (crazing) over a tan or cream-colored background, which is a natural characteristic of this type of pottery and adds to its authenticity. These items are usually signed by the artisan on the bottom. This mug is signed by "CAT 359". Mug measures 4 3/4" tall x 4 3/4" wide. Drinking portion measures 4 3/4" tall x 2 1/2" in diameter.