Fragua, Glendora – Large Tan Polychrome Water Jar with Dragonflies and Flowers

Glendora Fragua is known for her polished and intricately incised pottery.  This is a large water jar that is coil-built, thin-walled, and fully polished tan.  The jar is fully polished tan, the natural color of the clay. The entire surface is fully designed with etched dragonflies and flowers.  They are all highlighted with additional clay slips that are painted onto the piece before it is fired.  There is even a dragonfly painted on the inside of the neck of the piece! 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.

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Fragua, Glendora (b. 1958)

Glendora Fragua is a daughter of Juanita Fragua and the sister of BJ Fragua and sculptor Cliff Fragua. She has won numerous awards for her pottery and has been featured in a variety of books on contemporary innovative potters.  She signs her pottery with a Corn Stalk hallmark.