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Start Over Collector George M. Foster Loans S1968-1969 #28: Design Department (UC Berkeley)/Ruth Boyer (October 18, 1968–December 4, 1968)
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Bowl, accession number 3-15881, described as Bowl, ceramic, earthenware, footed, clear glazed with cream band at rim and three cream spots in center; made in Pinipiti style; Height 5.0 cm x Diameter 15.5 cm.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Box, accession number 3-15739, described as wood; lid hinged; lacquered in the two layered or rayodo technique, green over orange, brush painted decoration of animals, people, a fountain and border motifs.
Hearst Museum object titled Candelabra (tree of life), accession number 3-15747, described as Pottery candelabra, painted in bright colors, with figures, birds, animals, flowers; top birds yellow, 17.5 inches tall. This candelero is an altar decoration.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Chest, accession number 3-15738, described as Wood chest; lid angular vault, hinged; lacquered in the two layered or rayado technique, ble over orange; floral forms and small animals, geometric borders. The Rayado technique: second coat of contrasting color with design incised and excess material removed from around the figure leaving design in low relief; see accession envelope No. 2897
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Duck figurine, accession number 3-15744, described as Figurine, ceramic, bisque fired clay, in shape of duck with flowers around waist; strap handle connecting back of head to front of tail feathers; bright polychrome decoration; length 27.5 cm X width 18.3 cm X height 22.0 cm.
Hearst Museum object titled Duck figurine, accession number 3-15753, described as Pottery duck, tan ground, floral decoration, mainly blue and red, 9" x 14". Burnished ("brunido") ware. Modern. Cost 22 pesos. Current rate of exchange, 12.50 pesos to $1.00. Purchased from Museo Regional de la Ceramica, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Gourd bowl (jícara), accession number 3-15735, described as Gourd bowl, blossom end of pericarp; lacquered in the two layered or rayado technique, cream over blue; inside three design bands around rim with radial floral design in center of bowl; outside,three design bands from rim, one solid and two geometric with radial floral design on bottom; diameter 20.2 cm. Native name Jícara from Nahuatl, xicalli, gourd bowl. It is a vine gourd (Lagenaria). The Rayado technique: second coat of contrasting color with design incised and excess material removed from around the figure leaving design in low relief; see accession envelope No. 2897.
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Gourd bowl (jícara), accession number 3-15733, described as Gourd bowl, blossom end of pericarp; lacquered in the two layered or rayado technique, black over blue; three design bands from rim, solid, geometric, floral with duck and squirrel in center of bowl; outside, geometric fringe design band with radial floral design on bottom; diameter 20 cm. Native name Jícara from Nahuatl, xicalli, gourd bowl. It is a vine gourd (Lagenaria). The Rayado technique: second coat of contrasting color with design incised and excess material removed from around the figure leaving design in low relief; see accession envelope No. 2897.
Hearst Museum object titled Platter, accession number 3-15926, described as Pottery platter, polychrome, mostly light brown, red, and black decorations of various floral designs; Height 1 1/2 inches x Diameter 17 inches
Image Missing: Hearst Museum object titled Saucer, accession number 3-15887, described as Saucer, ceramic, earthenware; clear glaze over cream skip and gray/green decoration; "loza blanca" style; Height 2.6 cm x Diameter 15.0 cm; swan and line design

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