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Maker(s):Martinez, Maria Montoya; Martinez, Julian
Culture:Native American; San Ildefonso Pueblo (Maria 1887-1980) (Julian 1987-1943)
Title:Pot
Date Made:1925-1943
Type:Container
Materials:reduction fired terracotta with burnished and matte slip design
Place Made:United States; New Mexico; San Ildefonso Pueblo
Measurements:5 1/4 x 6 5/8 in. diameter body; 13.335 x 16.8275 cm
Narrative Inscription:  inscription: Maria/&/Julian
Accession Number:  SC 1988.55
Credit Line:Date and source of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
This black pot is classic San Ildefonso black on black pottery, perfected by the Martinez couple. It features painted, rather than carved, black geometric and curved designs on its upper half. The rest of the pot is left a plain, shiny black. AP2018

Subjects:
Terra-cotta

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