Jennifer Moquino is known for her clay vessels and exceptional realistic animals. This jar is coil built and fully polished.  It is a wonderful shape which is square on the sides and VERY flat on the top. Technically that is always difficult to achieve with native clay. The flat area has nine quail etched into the clay.  Each one is in a different state of standing or flying.  Note the area behind where she has etched some very intricate plants and agave!  Towards the rim is a micaceous clay slip and the designs on the edge are reminiscent of those by her father, Ray Tafoya.  The bottom is also fully polished.  All the colors are all from natural clay slips.  Jennifer continues to be one of the leading innovative potters working today!