Gutierrez, Denny – Water Jar with 16 Faceted Ribs (1991)

Denny Gutierrez was known for his faceted melon bowls.  This jar has a round body and short neck.  The piece has 16 straight ribs that extend from the rim to the base.  There is a ridge and then the flat part which creates the “facet”.  The result is a striking visual appearance on the bowl as the light reflects against the various surface angles.  The bowl is polished to a glossy shine.  It is from 1991.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Denny Gutierrez”.