Bell, Seferina – Jar with Birds, Rainbows and Flowers (1960’s)

10.25"w x 7.25"h

$ 1,400.00

This is a classic jar by Seferina Bell.  She has long been considered one of the great Zia potters of the 20th century.  This is a classic Zia jar with a wide shoulder and a sloping neck. The jar is painted with Zia birds on each side.  The birds are polished red and surrounded by rain cloud designs.  Over the top of the birds is a red polished rainbow.  Over the top of the rainbows are clouds.  Separating the two birds are large clouds or plant designs.  it is not often we see a piece of her work with such great design flow.  The bowl was slipped with the white clay and painted with the black and red clay.  There is a beautiful patina to the surface of this large jar.  It is signed on the side with a bell, which was her hallmark.  Overall it is in good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.

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