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Vintage J. Vazquez Signed Mexican Talavera Lidded Ginger Jar (Tibor) — 17.5\"
Up for your consideration is an exceptional, large-scale vintage Talavera/Majolica lidded ginger jar (tibor) handcrafted and signed by master potter **Juan Vázquez** in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico.
This piece features a vibrant cobalt blue ground meticulously speckled with green and yellow accents, creating a deep, textured \"night sky\" backdrop. Unlike simpler Vázquez items that feature floral patterns or a single motif, this masterwork boasts a rare, continuous **360-degree surrealist narrative** consisting of **four completely distinct, hand-painted character panels**.
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### Artistic Details & Design Features:
* **Panel 1:** Stylized blue figure wearing a hat and sash, holding a raised platter.
* **Panel 2:** Profile figure interacting under a vibrant yellow-and-green radiating sun and a smiling winged creature.
* **Panel 3:** Forward-facing figure holding a blue cloud underneath an 8-pointed blue star with a terracotta center.
* **Panel 4:** Whimsical, flying yellow mythical beast soaring over a smaller, split-colored figure.
* **Lid:** Hand-painted fish and a stylized smiling blue character.
Because the artwork covers the entire circumference, this statement piece can be rotated over time to completely change the display \"face\" in your home.
### Dimensions:
* **Height:** 17.5 inches (including lid)
* **Width:** 10 inches at the widest point
### Condition Report:
* **Main Body:** Mint vintage condition. The glazed artwork around the entire body is stunningly well-preserved with no chips, scratches, scuffs, or paint loss.
* **Lid:** Features two small, minor glaze chips (\"flea bites\") on the bottom edge/lip of the lid (clearly highlighted in the listing photos). These reveal the underlying terracotta clay and are standard wear patterns for utilitarian jars of this age.
* **Glaze:** Displays uniform, stable glaze crazing across the entire piece, which is standard and highly expected in authentic, aged Mexican majolica glazes.
**Signature:** Clearly signed on the unglazed base: *\"J. Vazquez / MEXICO.\"*
### Shipping & Handling:
This is a large, heavy ceramic item. It will be securely double-boxed and packed with premium bubble wrap to ensure absolute safety during transit.