Chino, Grace – Jar with Rain and Lightning Designs (1970’s)

2.5"w x 2.25"h

$ 125.00

Grace Chino was a daughter of noted potter Marie Z. Chino and a sister of noted potters Carrie Chino Charlie and Rose Chino. Over the years she won numerous awards for her pottery at Santa Fe Indian Market and her work was featured in the “7 Families in Pueblo Pottery” and in museums around the country.  This small jar has a classic rain and lightning design.  It is painted with bee-weed (black) and a red clay slip.  The jar was traditionally fired and it is signed on the bottom.  It is from the collection of Richard Spivey, known for his books on Maria Martinez.  It is in good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair but some wear on the rim.