Gonzales, Rose – Red Jar with Cloud Designs (1960s)

6.5"w x 4.5"h

$ 800.00

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, painted, and carved pottery.  This jar is one of her classic shapes and designs.  It has a round form with a short neck. It is carved in her classic “cameo style”. There are alternating traditional step design clouds and more rounded clouds.  The jar was fired a rich red coloration.   It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Rose”.  It is in excellent condition with no crack, restoration or repair.

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