"The Tonala Museum stands on what was once the workshop of Jorge Wilmot (b 1928 - d 2012) who, along with his partner Ken Edwards, set up the town's first high-fire ceramics oven between 1959-60. By 1985, the building was functioning as a museum, and the acquisition of a significant collection of indigenous ceramics lead to its establishment at a national museum level."

This is a circa late 1970s, early 1980s set of two light grey colored Japanese style tea cups with saucers that are embellished with a sun that has a face, as well as long-stemmed flowers rendered in shades of brown, blue, green, and a hint of black. They are each signed "Z", and resemble the work of Wilmot.

The two cups measure 2.75" in diameter, and 2.75" in height.

The two saucers measure 5.625" in diameter, and 1" in height.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: These are handcrafted utilitarian wares and any imperfections in the paint or the glaze are innate and characteristic of its artisinal nature. The cups and saucers are intact and there are no discernible cracks, fissures or visible repairs (see photos), however, there are some minor nicks on the bottom of one of the cups along the outer edge (see photos). Any wear is commensurate with their age and past usage.

Origin:
Mexico

Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Pottery

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Mexico

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; These are handcrafted utilitarian wares and any imperfections in the paint or the glaze are innate and characteristic of its artisinal nature. The cups and saucers are intact and there are no discernible cracks, fissures or visible repairs (see photos), however, there are some minor nicks on the bottom of one of the cups along the outer edge (see photos). Any wear is commensurate with their age and past usage.