Denny Gutierrez was known for his faceted melon bowls.  However, he also created exceptional painted vessels. This bowl has a round form and it is very highly polished.  It is painted black-on-black around the neck of the bowl.  There are alternating sections with feathers and cloud patterns. The clouds are very tightly painted and the feathers are at just a slight angle.  It’s a nice complement of designs.  The bowl is from 1989.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Denny Gutierrez”.