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Hearst Museum object titled Figure, accession number 3-31255, described as CERAMIC FIGURE OF 4 MERMAIDS: Hand modeled figure composed of one large and 3 small mermaids, all attached to a dome-like stand, and w/ a large pink flower and 2 leaves at front.. One mermaid is larger than the rest, and is situated at the back with a small mermaid to her proper right holding a small pitcher. To her proper left is a second small mermaid holding a small bowl and a third at front right of the grouping with arms spread wide. Large mermaid has one hand extended w/ open palm and the other behind the mermaid to her left resting on her back. All mermaids have blue-grey tails w/ white hilites to define scales and fins; pinkish-orange skin; coiled, ropey, dark brown hair; applied eyes, and each is wearing earrings and a necklace

Hearst Museum object titled Pedestal bowl, accession number 3-31256, described as CERAMIC PEDESTAL BOWL: Wheel thrown bowl with steep sides, and conical pedestal. Base color is natural terracotta, decorated w/ green fronds, red, rope-like base bordered, green red and white rosettes, fronds & radiant lines, etc. Atop the rim of the bowl sit 3 human figures, all men, and 3 animals (blue bull, B/W zebra, and dark red bull) and 4 small triangular devices (blue, black, yellow, red). 3 triangular devices are also painted at equal distances apart around the rim, each composed of 4 colored lines, w/ a white cross piece at top. All men have green shirts and yellow pants but each has a different colored head- covering (red, yellow, blue)

Hearst Museum object titled Piggy bank, accession number 3-31250, described as CERAMIC BANK: Combination of hand and mold made figure of a woman wearing a half globe, blue shirt decorated with raised cones tipped with red-orange, and a blouse of red orange w/ decorative bands at sleeve edges and neck. Arms extend over skirt and are attached by black shackles. Face and arms are painted a pale pink and molded features are gilited w/ paint. She has molded gold earring, a yellow tripartite headpiece which forms a point over her head, and long, black braids down her back. 2 snakes encircle the lower edge of her skirt, swinging up to her waist at front. Left snake is white w/ red-orange and black spots; right snake is green with black and white spots. The entire figure rests on 4 yellow legs. Bank slot is at back of the skirt.

Hearst Museum object titled Vase, accession number 3-31254, described as TONALA CERAMIC VASE: “Miter” shaped vase w/ natural clay base color and each broad side decorated with flowers, leaves, birds, & butterflies in shades of grey-blue, green, brown and with black hilites. Top of vase tapers to a narrow mouth (4 cm).