.This is an intricately designed jar by Frederica Antonio. Each piece is coil built and then finely painted. Her designs are a series of fine vertical and horizontal lines which are then filled in to create larger images in the squares.  This jar has a shape that allows the design to be seen in one glance.  There are four sections of rain and cloud patterns in black-and-white.  Separating them are rainbow bands that extend from the rim to near the base.  They are highlighted with red and orange clay slips.  The colorful areas are time-consuming to paint as she has to make all the squares first, then go back and add the color and THEN paint over them again with the black bee-weed! The base of the jar is concave, reminiscent of historic Acoma jars which were carried on the head.  This combination of thin walls, classic shape, and tightly painted design creates a piece that is visually stunning!  The jar is signed on the bottom, “F. V.  Antonio”.