Aguilar, Rosalie & Joe – Carved Red Jar with Swirling Clouds and Rain (1930s)

Rosalie and Joe Aguilar created some exceptional pottery throughout their time working together. In the 1930’s, they began to make carved pottery. This has a round shoulder and elongated neck. The body of the jar is carved with a swirling cloud, lighting, and rain designs. The jar was polished a deep red coloration and the the background area is a matte red clay slip. The style of the carving is known as “cameo carving”, which was typical at San Ildefonso in the 1930’s. The jar was traditionally fired, and as a result, part of it is a deep reddish brown (where it was high fired) and the rest is a deep red. The color is stunning and almost feels intentional. The jar is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed, “Rosalie + Joe” on the bottom in the clay.