Material: Burnished black clay. Dimensions: 12x12cm / 290 grams. Origin: San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca. Handmade in Mexico.
It is said that the first pieces of this material were made during the Monte Albán period (500 BC). Black clay in Oaxaca dates back to that time. The objects were created from earth, but were not used for tasks such as carrying water. To improve its hardness, artisans fired the clay over low heat in underground kilns using oak logs.
