Cardinal Grove Vase

Cardinal Grove by master potter Hilario Quezada is a richly detailed work that captures the stillness and beauty of two perched birds amid fruiting branches. Rendered in warm tones of terracotta, black, and olive green, the composition wraps seamlessly around the rounded form, with each leaf, branch, and feather carved and painted with exceptional clarity.
At the neck, a geometric band of stylized leaves crowns the piece, creating visual balance and highlighting Hilario’s ability to merge decorative borders with nature-based storytelling. The incised textures give a sense of depth without overpowering the overall form — a refined touch that reveals the artist’s years of experience and rooted technique.