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Maker(s):Martinez, Maria Montoya; Martinez, Julian
Culture:Native American; San Ildefonso Pueblo (Maria 1887-1980) (Julian 1987-1943)
Title:Plate
Date Made:1925-1943
Type:Container
Materials:reduction fired terracotta with burnished slip
Place Made:United States; New Mexico; San Ildefonso Pueblo
Measurements:1 x 11 7/8 in. diameter; 2.54 x 30.1625 cm
Accession Number:  SC 1988.57
Credit Line:Date and source of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
This black plate is classic San Ildefonso black on black pottery, perfected by the Martinez couple. It features painted, rather than carved, black geometric and spiral designs on its interior. The back of the plate is left a plain, shiny black. AP2018

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plates

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