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Plate / Plato
1650-1700, Puebla, Mexico
Houghton Sawyer Collection, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Holstius,
Museum of International Folk Art (Museum of New Mexico), Santa Fe
Photo by Paul Smutko

The impact of Chinese porcelains on the production of mayólica in Mexico is clearly illustrated in these examples. The blue and white palette, compartmentalized rims (based on stylized lotus petals), vessel forms, and various motifs were all derived from Chinese prototypes.