Santana Melchor was one of the great potters from Santo Domingo throughout the 1900’s. This water jar is a classic shape with a rain, cloud and wild spinach leaf design.  The  jar is painted with wild spinach (black) and native clay slips. It is signed on the bottom, “Santana Melchor”.  The jar is in good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. There is wear around the base, inside the rim and on areas of the sides.