This is one of the largest seedpots we have had by Ray Tafoya. The entire piece is fully polished and fired black. The design is etched into the clay with butterflies and flowers as the design on top.  The design below the shoulder is a series of flowers.  Note how the hole for the opening is off-center. All the various colors are added after the designs are etched into the clay. The piece is signed on the bottom in the clay with Ray’s hallmark.  This piece was originally purchased in 1987 and at that time he had just begun making some larger pieces.  The seedpot is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  Ray is the father of noted potter Jennifer Moquino and you can see how she continues to use his stylistic designs in her pottery.  Check out the last photo for scale!