San Ildefonso Pueblo Miniature Black on Black Pottery

Late 20th Century

1.5" H  x 1.1875" D

Hand Coiled Black on Black Miniature Jar with a Glossy and Matte Geometric Motif Design

In Very Good Condition

San Ildefonso Pueblo miniature black-on-black pottery is a small-scale versions of the iconic polished blackware tradition from San Ildefonso Pueblo (P'ohwhóge Owingeh) in northern New Mexico.  artsandculture.google.com +1This style, pioneered in the early 20th century, features a distinctive contrast between glossy, highly polished black surfaces and matte black designs, created through traditional hand-coiling, stone polishing, slip application, and reduction firing techniques.