Mexican Ceramics: Pre-Hispanic ceramics or earthenware in Mexico was not glazed. They were instead finished with a slip made of very fine clay. Often, the slip had mineral pigments that add color and could be added before or after firing. Firing was performed in a pit or open fire.
Mexican Ceramics: After the Spanish
invasion and conquest of Mexico, European designs and techniques were
introduced, particularly in ceramic products. The techniques almost
wiped out the native traditions. Indigenous traditions survive in a
few items like comals and the addition of indigenous designs elements
to European motifs.
