Chulucanas ceramic vase, 'Curves'

Curving seductively from a wide base to a narrow neck and flared lip, this vase comes from Rafael Medel. He works in the traditional style of Chulucanas to create this superlative piece. The melon tone contrasts with charcoal black stripes in a work from the series "Black Stripes in Low Relief." Ceramics such as these are entirely unique � not even the artisan can recreate one. Thus slight variations of color or brushstrokes confirm their originality and authenticity.