This Vintage Tlaquepaque Covered Mexican Bean Red Clay Pot is a beautiful hand-painted Mexican pottery piece dated to 1960. It features a low rounded red clay form, matching lid, small side handles, and vibrant hand-painted folk art decoration in green, yellow, blue, pink, black, and cream. The decorative banding, spiral motifs, and warm earthen clay body make this piece a wonderful accent for a Mexican Hacienda kitchen, rustic hutch, open shelving display, or collected global vintage home. History Tlaquepaque, near Guadalajara in Jalisco, Mexico, has long been known for arts and crafts, including pottery, furniture, glass, and metalwork. The area became especially associated with Mexican folk art and contemporary craft galleries, making Tlaquepaque pottery part of a larger regional tradition of handmade decorative and functional objects. Craftsmanship This covered pot reflects traditional hand-painted Mexican red clay pottery with a broad rounded body, fitted lid, small handles, and colorful brushwork. The painted spiral and geometric banding gives the piece a lively folk art feel, while the warm red clay and visible age wear add to its vintage character. Small brushwork differences, color variation, and handmade irregularities are part of the charm. Uses Use as a decorative covered pot, Mexican Hacienda kitchen accent, shelf display, hutch styling piece, table centerpiece, or global vintage pottery collectible. Because this is a vintage clay piece with minor chips from age, decorative use is recommended. 🌿 Features Vintage Tlaquepaque covered Mexican bean pot Hand-painted red clay pottery Dated to 1960 based on provided details Matching lid with raised knob Small side handles Low rounded covered pot form Colorful spiral, leaf, dot, and geometric decoration Warm terracotta red clay body Mexican Hacienda, rustic kitchen, Spanish Colonial, Southwestern, and global vintage appeal ✨ Perfect For Mexican pottery collectors Tlaquepaque pottery lovers Hacienda kitchen decor Rustic hutch styling Southwestern or Spanish Colonial interiors Open shelving displays Global vintage collectors Colorful kitchen accents Unique housewarming or collector gift 💎 Condition Good vintage condition. Minor chips are present due to age and use. Light surface wear, paint wear, and age-related marks may also be present. Please review all photos closely for the best view of condition. 🧼 Care Instructions Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Decorative use recommended. Avoid soaking, dishwashers, harsh cleaners, abrasive pads, sudden temperature changes, and direct food use unless personally verified safe. 📏 Dimensions Diameter 13 inches Height: 4.5 inches Weight: 5 lb 7 oz 🌍 Country of Origin Mexico 📦 Processing | Shipping Ships from Washington State within 1–2 business days. This covered clay pot will be carefully wrapped with protective padding, with extra protection around the lid, handles, rim, and base. It will ship in a sturdy box with tracking. Combined shipping may be available when purchasing multiple items. 🚚 Returns | Exchanges All sales are final due to the vintage/collectible nature of this item. Please review the photos, measurements, and condition notes before purchase. If there is an issue with your order upon arrival, please contact me so I can help. 📌 Note This is a vintage hand-painted pottery item. Small surface variations, brushwork differences, glaze/paint wear, and age-related imperfections are part of its vintage handmade character. Minor chips from age and use are disclosed and reflected in the condition notes. 📬 Contact Questions are always welcome. Please message me before purchase if you would like additional photos, measurements, or combined shipping information.