Mata Ortiz Jars By Fito Tena & Martha Martinez - Apr 29, 2024 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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Mata Ortiz Jars by Fito Tena & Martha Martinez

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Mata Ortiz Jars by Fito Tena & Martha Martinez
Mata Ortiz Jars by Fito Tena & Martha Martinez
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**Originally Listed At $250**

(1) Martha Martinez de Dominguez (Mexican, 20th-21st century). Mata Ortiz pottery seed jar. Signed "Martha Martinez Dguez" on underside of base; (2) Adolfo Fito Tena (Mexican, 20th-21st century). Mata Ortiz pottery jar. Signed "Fito Ten" on underside of base. A delightful pair of petite pottery seed jars decorated in the Mata Ortiz tradition. First, the larger was made by Martha Martinez Dominguez and is adorned with white-on-red abstract designs. Alternatively, the more petite vessel was created by Adolfo Fito Tena and features a corrugated exterior, though exhibits a similar shape as the first with a broad hip and narrow spout. Size of larger (Martha Martinez white-on-red): 3.7" Diameter x 1.6" H (9.4 cm x 4.1 cm)

Provenance: private Thornton, Colorado, USA collection

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#181843
Condition
Both have incised signatures on underside of base and are intact and excellent with nice preservation of decoration.
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Mata Ortiz Jars by Fito Tena & Martha Martinez

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $200
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Bob Dodge
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