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Gonzales, Rose – Jar with Carved Clouds and Rain Design (1961) Ribbon
7"w x 7"h
$ 900.00
Rose Gonzales is often considered the first at San Ildefonso Pueblo to make carved pottery. However, over the course of her career, she created a variety of styles, including plainware and painted and carved pottery. This jar has a classic storage jar shape with a high, round shoulder and a short neck. The jar is carved on the sides with cloud and rain designs. They are carved in her “cameo style”. The piece was traditionally fired to a deep black coloration. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Rose”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Rose Gonzales is often considered the first at San Ildefonso Pueblo to make carved pottery. However, over the course of her career, she created a variety of styles, including plainware and painted and carved pottery. This jar has a classic storage jar shape with a high, round shoulder and a short neck. The jar is carved on the sides with cloud and rain designs. They are carved in her “cameo style”. The piece was traditionally fired to a deep black coloration. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Rose”. It is in very good condition with no crack, restoration or repair.
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