This plate by John Gonzales is from 1998.  John was well known for his plate and their intricately etched designs.  This plate is matte red and incised with a feather medallions and a band of flute players.  The flute players and feathers are matte tan.  They are surrounded by a micaceous slip in the background.  There is turquoise hei-shi down the sides of the flute player band and shell hei-shi beads around the feathers.  There are four additional inset stones with the feathers.  The plate is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the back, “John Gonzales”.