Blue Corn is certainly one of the most creative potters of her time with a varied used of clays and firing techniques to create her distinctive pottery.  This is one of her larger plates.  It is fully polished, patient, and fired red. The outer edge of the plate has a water serpent (Avanyu).  The inner medallion is a series of feathers.  Two of the iconic San Ildefonso designs together on one piece!  The coloration of the red is striking and the designs are perfectly painted.  The plate is painted in a buff-on-red style. The highly polished red is in contrast to the matte painted surface.  The back of the plate is also fully polished on the curve of the piece.  In terms of size, plates over 12″ diameter are also more of a challenge to fired and to have them not break in the firing.  The plate was traditionally fired to create the coloration.  The plate is signed in the clay on the back, “Blue Corn”.   It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  Definitely a classic work by Blue Corn!

Blue Corn: All the Colors of the Clay