19th Century Native American Slip Painted Earthenware Water Jar serving plates repeated twice around the perimeter

repeated twice around the perimeter of the basket

but it is wonderful regardless

yields a boldly graphic

appears unsigned

which included a wonderful collection of mid-century art and design

19th Century Native American Slip Painted Earthenware Water Jar serving plates repeated twice around the perimeterThis large earthenware slip painted vessel has an incredible presence and physicality that make it feel like a very special object indeed. I purchased at an antique store in Missouri, and it took me quite a while to determine its origin, but I have just learned it is a mid to late 19th century water jug from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. The painting and roughness of the clay surface make it feel even older, ancient really, and it is definitely the sort of