Early Mexican Ceramic Double Bottle Vase With Republican National Emblem

19th century, painted with a ground of allover faux wood grain, the central register has two gold-toned renditions of Mexico's eagle standing on cactus with a rattlesnake in its beak.

10 in.

From the Gills-Peple Collection, Richmond, Virginia.

An example of potting excellence in which very little clay was used. Rare.

Chips to rim and base; allover wear with a few scuffs.