1960s Signed Rose Gonzalez San Ildefonso Pueblo Carved Blackware Pottery Jar – 8.5

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A beautifully handcrafted blackware pottery jar signed “Rose,” attributed to San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Rose B. Gonzalez.

This elegant vessel … Read more A beautifully handcrafted blackware pottery jar signed “Rose,” attributed to San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Rose B. Gonzalez.

This elegant vessel features a deep satin-black surface with a sculptural raised and carved relief band encircling the shoulder of the jar. The flowing geometric forms create a sense of movement around the vessel while highlighting the refined craftsmanship associated with the blackware pottery tradition of San Ildefonso Pueblo.

San Ildefonso Pueblo is internationally known for its blackware pottery, a technique developed and popularized in the early 20th century and continued by later generations of skilled potters. Rose Gonzalez was among the artists working within this tradition in the late 20th century, producing hand-built vessels that combine classic Pueblo forms with carved decorative elements.

The jar’s graceful vertical form and balanced proportions give it a strong sculptural presence, making it a striking decorative object on a shelf, console, or tabletop. It displays beautifully on its own or as part of a curated collection of Native American pottery.

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Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 6 in
Depth: 5.5 in See less