Gutierrez, Denny – 16 Swirls Faceted Melon Seedpot (1991)

3.75"w x 2.75"h

$ 275.00

Denny Gutierrez was known for his faceted melon bowls.  As opposed to carving them, he would flatten out each rib out to create a “faceted” appearance.  The result was a reflective surface and a very striking piece of pottery.  This bowl is a flat seedpot.  There are 16 faceted ribs spirling out from the mouth of the bowl.  The area below the shoulder is polished and smooth.  The bowl is from 1991.  The angle and swirl of the ribs on the flat surface adds the reflectiveness of this piece.  The jar is very highly polished and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Denny Gutierrez”.