Gonzales, Tse-Pe – Black and Sienna Seedpot with Silver, Turquoise and Hei-Shi Beads (1980s)

3.25"w x 3.75"h

$ 900.00

Tse-Pe Gonzales was the son of noted potter Rose Gonzales.  This seedpot is from the 1980s. The jar is fully polished had fired black.  There is a central band that was two-toned sienna.  Around the center of the piece is an inset band of hei-shi beads.  There is an additional bead on the top of the seedpot.  Tse-Pe also set a piece of turquoise in a sliver bezel on one side.  The stones were all added after the firing.  It is signed on the bottom with Tse-Pe’s hallmark, “TP”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.