This jar by Johnathan Naranjo captures his unique style of sgraffito and etching on his pottery.  The jar is fully polished and the neck is matte in the shape of the kiva steps.  The various colors are simply created by the depth of the etching into the clay!   Jonathan continues to amaze with this designs and technique.  Around the top of the shoulder are bricks, alternating between polished and matte red.  Around the shoulder are a variety of scenes.  One has three Hopi maidens, each very realistically etched into the clay.  As the jar is turned there are rain and cloud designs. There is then a scene with three Hopi girls standing by a kiva with the ladder and there are two pieces of pottery also etched into the clay.  Check out the detail!! These is evocative of the photography of Edward Curtis.  Finally, Johnathan has carved a wood ladder meant to represent the Kiva ladders, which he has placed in the bowl.  It creates a wonderful addition to the overall piece.  The bottom of the bowl is fully polished and the piece has been traditionally fired brown.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay.  Johnathan has won numerous awards for his pottery and  Johnathan is definitely one of the young potters to watch!