This vessel may be miniature in size (1 1/4" high) but is huge on character. Three black-on-white bird Mimbres surround the seed jar with beautiful geometric designs separating the birds into three panels. This seed jar is old, and shows some wear. Circa: 1960s.
 
The seed pot was purchased at auction in the 1980s-1990s, and has had one owner since. The bowel has been on display in a non-smoking home in an open, yet protective display case. The vessel would be perfect for the current popular white decor/dark contrast farmhouse style, or anywhere there is a desire for texture, ethnic art, geometric symmetry, or a wish for natural earthy elements.
 
This remarkable piece of art is signed by Grace Chino who was a highly respected potter of traditional Acoma pottery. She used native clay, temper, slips, and paints. Her pottery was known for consistent wall thickness and carefully crafted designs. Grace T. Chino (1929-1994) was featured in the 7 Families in Pueblo Pottery exhibit at the Maxwell Museum in Albuquerque, and at the One Space, Three Visions exhibit at the Albuquerque Museum. Additionally, she received numerous awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market and her work has been displayed in museums around the country. Grace Chino was a daughter of acclaimed potter Marie Z. Chino and the sister of acclaimed potters Carrie Chino Charlie and Rose Chino. Together, the Chino family was innovative in applying prehistoric Native American designs to modern pottery forms.