This is without question the finest Snowflake pitcher, and one of the finest of any of the prehistoric southwestern cultures, I have ever encountered. The pitcher measures 5.3" wide and 5.0 inches tall, is perfectly made and exhibits artwork that is beyond belief. As many know the designs were placed on the ceramic pieces with a brush made from the very fine hairs found in the leaves of yucca plants. They did not use stencils or layout lines to prepare for their work. The designs were placed on by freehand and in understanding that it is virtually impossible to believe this very complex and perfectly laid out design could have been accomplished - but obviously it was. The photos speak for themselves - reward yourself and spend a little time examining the attached photos and wonder for yourself how four perfectly placed spiral elements were drawn; each swirl is interconnected with the one to either side. The stepped diagonal designs are not only done with perfectly straight line elements but they are perfectly spaced; note the breaks in the circumference lines and how those breaks naturally flow into the rest of the design. And yes it is intact unbroken condition!! The pitcher was recently purchased from the collection of Dr. Fredrick Lau of Phoenix, AZ.

The new owner of this pitcher will be especially fortunate to have this pitcher which should bring years of enjoyment.