Rising Sun Mini Pueblo Wedding Vase

Vintage Native American pottery 
from Acoma or Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico

Very small double spouted vase, made for tourist trade

Probably from the 1930's-1940's
Unsigned

Height: 3.5 in (9 cm)
Width: 3.5 (9 cm)
Depth: 2.5 in (7 cm)

Red, black and white geometric design
Mimbres inspired rising sun and bird motif

Appears to be native soil and pigment

Hand coiled and painted
Fired outdoors

Purchased from a Falls Church, Virginia collector's estate

General paint and surface wear consistent with age
*lots of surface wear and nicks as shown
*no fractures or structural issues

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