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Horses Mug
12 oz Hand-painted Mara Mug from Mexico. Microwave and dishwasher safe. Lead free.
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$19.00
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Mara, an accomplished painter, sculptor and ceramicist, studied engraving with the famous artist Alfredo Zalce, who painted many portraits of his lovely artist protégé. After studying art in London, she began working with high-temperature ceramics and created wonderfully unique glazes for her pieces. She then went on to study with the Italian ceramist, Bruno Terese, in Italy. Mara has had numerous expositions of her original pieces in Europe, the United States and Mexico.
"She has developed a fine sensibility in schematic and precise line drawings. Ceramics is no easy medium for precise line drawings, yet Mara has mastered her technique with brush and stylus and has been able to portray her life experiences with unrivaled naturalness. We see her universe on parade in all of her pieces, whether they be vases or plaques. Flowers, birds and geometric designs all represent her personal vision and display her unique perceptions of the world."
---- Alfredo Zalce, May 1994
Sadly, after a long illness, Mara passed away in November 2007. Since Ceramica Mara has always been an extended family operation, production of her fine works has continued. Mara's husband, children and loyal apprentices have consistently carried out day to day production. Her husband Mariano, an architect, artist and Ceramica Mara business manager, is passionate about continuing Mara's legacy. Her daughter Alexandra, artist and history professor, has also stepped in to help the family make a seamless transition in the continuation of the fine production of Ceramica Mara.
Mara was a very prolific artist and, while her current designs are still in production, she has left numerous designs to be presented in the future. Alexandra, carrying on her mother's fine tradition, has also been creating ceramic designs which we were honored in debut 2008 and continue offering today. We take great pleasure in knowing that Mara's artistic stoneware will grace all our lives for many, many years to come.
Hand Crafted High Temperature Stoneware and Glazes
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very durable material, stoneware will last for years while keeping its
original beauty. Each piece is fired twice at high temperature and
finished by hand. Minor imperfections are therefore a common
characteristic of hand-finished stoneware products. Due to the
handcrafted nature of these items, defects do not include variations in
glaze, color, minor Imperfections or design alterations. Only lead free
glazes are used and the product is tested to ensure that there are no
traces of either lead or cadmium.
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Dimensions:
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4 1/4" x 3" x 4 1/2"
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Weight:
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1.20 lbs
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Manufacturer:
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Stoneware by Mara
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SKU:
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5017
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