MATA ORTIZ- CARLOS CARRILLO - POTTERY

Description

Beautiful Olla by Carlos Carrillo, husband of Lila Silveira.  This Olla is graphite Blackware with design applied to black under layer.  It features Carlos trademark design of a serpent.  Carlos and Lila both studied with Juan Quezada who still provides them with some of his best clays and natural pigments.  It is in great condition with no flaws. The photos above reflect all 4 side, top and bottom.  Please forgive the glare on the photos.  It is difficult to photo Blackware with out glare and reflection from light sources.  It is 11" tall, it is 29 1/2" in circumference, 3" at top opening and 9" in diameter.  It is signed by Carlos Carrillo S. and includes a pottery ring.