Sanchez, Russell – Black-and-Green Jar with Snowflake Design and 49 Turquoise Insets

4.5"w x 6"h (w/ lid)

$ 5,600.00

This is an intricately designed jar by Russell Sanchez.  The jar has a round shoulder and short neck. The piece is fully polished and etched with a snowflake design.  Russell does all his etching before the piece is fired.  The piece was fired to a gunmetal, silvery coloration.  The neck is two-toned green.  Below the green is a band of copper leafing and it is separated by two bands of brass beads.  The snowflake design is inset with 48 pieces of turquoise!  The lid is two-toned black-and sienna with a single piece of turquoise on the top.  The jar has a striking balance of design, form, and color.   Russell is one of the few potters working today who is able to achieve a true gunmetal coloration.  The jar and the lid are both signed on the bottom in the clay, “Russell”.  A wonderful traditional and yet very modern piece!