This is a classic jar by Juanita Fragua.  She is known for classic Jemez pottery and is the mother of BJ Fragua and Glendora Fragua.  This jar is fully polished tan on the neck and base.  The central band is matte and painted with clay slips. There are a series of corn, cloud, and rain designs.  There are over five different colors of clay used on this jar!   It is signed on the bottom, “Juanita Fragua”.  There is also her signature lightning design on the inside of the neck.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.