Good morning, Kay,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A San Idelfonso Blackware Pottery Vessel
By Marie and Julian Martinez, probably 2nd quarter 20th Century
with geometric designs on shoulder
5-1/2 inches high
signed on the bottom
Provenance: purchased in New Mexico circa 1940s
$500-800

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