Mexican, Castillo Talavera Bowl Decorated with brightly colored Grapes

 Mexican, Castillo Talavera Bowl Decorated with Grapes.  It has lobed sides and an undulating rim.   It is 9.5" across and 4" tall and the weight is 2.5 pounds.    The condition is great.  But with the handmade Talavera pottery there are going to be specks of imperfections here and there.     The imperfections are not considered damage but just the way it is made.  

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