Vintage Nicaraguan Pottery Vase
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 293 |
| Category | Pottery, China & Glass |
| Auction | Signed Fine Art, Musical Instruments, Native Pottery & More! |
| Date | August 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Grasons Estate Sales of Southern AZ |
| Location | Reno, Nevada |
Vintage Nicaraguan art pottery vase featuring a rounded globular form with a flared rim and matching pedestal foot. The hand-painted decoration incorporates stylized pre-Columbian-inspired motifs in earthy red, black, gray-blue, cream, and tan tones, including geometric and serpent-like elements characteristic of Nicaraguan folk pottery traditions. The vase measures approximately 6 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide and displays a warm burnished finish with hand-painted detailing throughout. No maker's mark is visible from the provided photo, but the piece is consistent with late 20th-century Nicaraguan decorative pottery produced for the artisan and tourist markets. Light wear consistent with age and display is present, with no significant chips or cracks apparent in the provided photos. See photos for full details.
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