Vintage Mexican Tonalá Folk Art Ceramic & Armored Brass Duck Figurine – 1970s

This vintage 1970s Tonalá Mexican folk art duck figurine combines hand-painted cobalt blue ceramic with an intricate, "armored" brass plate overlay. It features traditional glazed floral motifs framed by twisted wire borders.                                                                         It shows a beautifully aged, authentic patina and spotted lacquer on the brass metalwork, making it a unique, texturally rich statement piece for eclectic or bohemian home décor.

Maker: Tonalá, Jalisco, Mexico

Age: circa 1970s

Dimensions: height 12.7cm/5”, length 14.5cm/5.7”, width 9cm/3.5”, weight 335 gr

Condition: very good, with no chips or cracks to the ceramic. The brass shows an authentic, rich aged patina with characteristic spotting, oxidation marks, and wear to the original protective lacquer coating.

Your order will be carefully packaged for safe package arrival, using reused materials when possible. All items are vintage or antiques, therefore shows signs of wear, please inspect closely all photos. Please contact if you have any additional questions.

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