{"product_id":"mata-ortiz-mexican-black-pottery-by-ruben-rodriguez","title":"Mata Ortiz Mexican Black Pottery By Ruben Rodriguez","description":"\u003cp\u003e20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.375\" H x 6.875\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled with Glossy and Matte Geometric Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Very Good Condition with Light Wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRubén Rodríguez (also seen as Ruben Rodriguez Guillén) is a respected Mata Ortiz potter specializing in black-on-black pottery. He learned the craft from his younger brother, Manuel Rodríguez, who in turn trained under the legendary Juan Quezada (the founder of the contemporary Mata Ortiz pottery revival). Rubén is known for his exceptional stone-polishing technique—sometimes polishing a piece up to five times for a mirror-like sheen—and his intricate geometric designs inspired by ancient Paquimé motifs. His vessels often feature bold, precise patterns, and many have distinctive square or rectangular openings rather than traditional round mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMata Ortiz pottery, originating from the village of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico, is a renowned modern revival of ancient Casas Grandes (Paquimé) ceramic traditions. These hand-coiled pots are made without a wheel, using local clays, natural pigments, and outdoor dung-firing techniques (often with reduction firing for blackware to achieve the deep black color).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424923435173,"sku":"250908-12","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/250908-12_3.jpg?v=1769201558","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/mata-ortiz-mexican-black-pottery-by-ruben-rodriguez","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}