Mexican Pottery Turtle Containers

This sweet turtle box is made out of Mexican red clay, with a talavera style brightly colored paint featuring an abstract botanical/flower design painted across the turtle's shell. This was probably a souvenir from Mexico. The turtle's back opens to reveal a small container. With the lid on, this container measures 4" high and 8" long from head to tail. The inside of the body is unglazed. There is no sticker or signature to say when or where it was made. The painting is nicely done, with a cute face on the turtle, and gold and blue glittery paint adding detail to the turtle's shell and head.

You can purchase a variety of pottery turtles now at www.ecoquirky.com