Fragua, Glendora – Large Tan Polychrome Jar with Sun and Turtle Designs with Coral Insets

6"w x 5"h

$ 1,200.00

Glendora Fragua is known for her polished and intricately incised pottery.  This is a large jar that is coil-built, thin-walled, and fully polished tan.  The jar si fully polished tan, the natural color of the clay.  Above the shoulder, there are three incised turtles on one side and three sun face designs on the other.  Each turtle is highlighted with additional clay slips and there is an inset piece of coral in each.  The sun designs are also etched into the clay and highlighted with additional clay slips.  Each sun has a single inset piece of coral.  Along the neck, there are geometric patterns.  Below the shoulder, there is a polychrome geometric pattern.  Near the base, there are more geometric designs etched into the clay.  The colors are clays that are painted onto the piece to accentuate the detail of the designs.  The jar is signed on the bottom with a corn stalk, Glendora’s hallmark.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.