This is an extraordinary jar by Ramona Gonzales.  Ramona was known for her delicately painted pottery.   Not only is this jar red, but it also has handles in the shape of snakes!  It is an exceptional jar with beautifully painted cloud and rain designs. The imagery is outlined in white and then slipped with a red clay slip.  Each of the snakes has just a small bit of design on their backs.  It is fascinating to see such an early San Ildefonso jar with figurative aspects!  Ramona was amazingly innovative for the time!  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Ramona”.  It is in good condition with no chips, cracks.  There was restoration on one of the snake heads.  There is some light wear on the surface. This is definitely a significant and rare piece of her pottery.

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