This is a stunning gunmetal fired bowl by Maria Martinez.  It was made and polished by Maria and then painted by her husband, Julian Martinez (1897-1943).  The design is unusual with the cloud and water designs.  It is very simple but linear.  The bowl is very highly polished and nearly a full gunmetal appearance from the firing.  Even the bottom of the bowl is fully polished, making it an earlier piece.  It is signed, “Marie + Julian” on the bottom in the clay.  The bowl is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

To learn more about Maria’s signatures, click here.