Mexican Capelo Talavera vase, hand-made and painted, with lid, and ribbon-form handles, signed "Guanajuato, Mexico, 'Capelo' 

height 19 in. x width 16 in. x depth 16 in. 

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.