5.5" Michoacan Art Dish | Peces Nadando_Manuel Morales Gámez_201-50-1748.4-737AssortedOS | Obakki
5.5" Michoacan Art Dish | Peces Nadando_Manuel Morales Gámez_201-50-1748.4-737AssortedOS | Obakki
5.5" Michoacan Art Dish | Peces Nadando_Manuel Morales Gámez_201-50-1748.4-737AssortedOS | Obakki
5.5" Michoacan Art Dish | Peces Nadando_Manuel Morales Gámez_201-50-1748.4-737AssortedOS | Obakki
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5.5" Michoacan Art Dish | Peces Nadando

$75.00 CAD

HANDMADE IN MEXICO

Handcrafted and hand-signed in Tzintzuntzan, Mexico by master potter Manuel Morales Gámez. This 5.5" collector’s dish features his Peces Nadando (Swimming Fish) motif and draws from ancient Purepecha symbolism. Each one-of-a-kind piece is a signed original: an heirloom-worthy work of ceramic art, ideal for serving, display, or collecting.

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Handcrafted in Tzintzuntzan, Mexico, each ceramic work by master potter Manuel Morales Gámez is a signed original—an heirloom-quality piece of collectible art. A fifth-generation potter, Manuel builds on the legacy of his father, who first introduced high-fired ceramics to their village, and draws deep inspiration from the ancestral symbols of the Purépecha people, the natural landscapes of the Pátzcuaro region, and the striking visual language of Mexican muralists like Diego Rivera.

Every vessel is wheel-thrown using locally sourced clay and finished in a gas-fired kiln. His intricate, hand-painted motifs reflect a dialogue between Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage and modern artistic vision. No two pieces are alike—each one a singular expression of cultural identity, timeless technique, and the hand of the artist himself.

Details
  • MEASUREMENTS:14 cm W x 5 cm H / 5.5" W x 2" H
  • MATERIALS: 100% Clay
  • ORIGIN: Mexico
  • NOTE: Patterns vary from piece to piece. Each unique glaze design is hand painted.
Product Care

Hand wash using soft, non-abrasive sponge and dish liquid.

Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán

Manuel Morales Gámez

A native of Tzintzuntzan, Manuel Morales Gámez is a master potter with over 25 years of experience. Coming from a five-generation lineage of potters, Manuel began working with clay at the age of eight under the guidance of his father, Miguel Morales, who introduced high-fired ceramics to the village.

Manuel later studied painting and graphic design at the University of Michoacán in Morelia, drawing inspiration from Mexican masters like Diego Rivera and ancient Purepecha symbols found near Tzintzuntzan’s yácatas (pyramids). His work blends traditional motifs with a modern vision, celebrating Mexico’s pre-Hispanic heritage and the natural beauty of the Patzcuaro region.

In his workshop, surrounded by historic olive trees, Manuel creates intricate, museum-quality ceramics using a non-electric wheel and a gas-fired kiln. His pieces are widely recognized nationally and internationally, featured in exhibitions and permanent collections in Mexico, the U.S., and Europe.

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5.5" Michoacan Art Dish | Peces Nadando