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Hearst Museum object titled Lacquered plate, accession number 3-26878, described as Batea", wood plate or tray; round with upturned rim. Red and black lacquer in the two-layered "rayado" or "recortado" technique. Black figures (goose, rabbits, plant forms) in low relief over red background. See 3-26876 for basic lacquer coating and 3-26877 for intermediate stage in this technique (which is limited to Olinala, Gro.). Diam. 23.2 cm. "Rayado" technique; 2nd coating of contrasting color applied over base coat; design engraved in top coat and excess material around figures removed. (see acc. env.). Made by Damaso Ayala and family.