Christine Nieto (1965-2008) was a sister of Frances Naranjo Martinez (married to Marvin Martinez) and the daughter of Lorraine Naranjo.  This bowl has a round shape and is really Christine at her very best.  The bowl is thin-walled and highly polished.  It was fired a deep brown coloration.  The surface is etched with a series of complex flowers and leaves across the entire piece.  Some are more detailed and some more simple.  Christine was known for her brown-fired pottery and delicately etched designs.  The bowl is signed on the bottom, “C. Nieto”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.