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Start Over Object class Pottery Collection place Jalisco, Mexico Donor Barbara E. Busch
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bird figurine, accession number 3-25321, described as Bird effigy; glazed and painted earthenware; two legs; green diamond designs with red and black centers on back; bal. in blues, black on grey; "Tonala Mexico E R" painted on underside; length beak to tip of tail 26 cm. Context of use: New style (burnished is more traditional).
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Cup, accession number 3-25314, described as Cup, earthenware; band of slip-painted leaf-like design in green, brown and off-white encircles cup between two brown bands; single handle; one chip at rim; rim dia. 8.2 cm
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Cup, accession number 3-25316, described as Tumbler, painted earthenware; encircling major band is floral designs in grey, black and earth tones; "Tijuana-Mexico" painted in black below rim; height 10.2 cm. Context of use: Traditionally would be used for water and would be inverted over neck of water bottle when not in use. This example sold in Tijuana.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Owl figurine, accession number 3-25319, described as Owl effigy; painted and burnished earthenware in grey, reddish brown, black and white; two feet; floral motifs and rosette on body; height 13.7 cm. Native name and meaning: brunido= burnished.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Tile, accession number 3-25318, described as Tile, square; painted and burnished earthenware; chipmunk, butterfly and foliage in grey, black, ochre and white; beige ground; minor food stains; "Mexico" painted on back; 13.5 x 13.5 cm. Native name and meaning: mosaico; brunido= burnished.

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