Brian Chino was a son of noted potter Edna Chino and a brother of Jay Vallo and Corrine Chino. He began making pottery in 1988. In less than ten years, he made a name for himself as a potter renowned for very tightly painted miniatures.  The small jar is fully painted with 12 oval starbursts.  They are filled in with thin lines and connected by star patterns. Note how thin each line is painted!  His work was always exceptional for the size.  This piece is signed, “B. Chino” on the bottom.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.