Type: Panama Polychrome - Type B

Name, Origin, Date

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Panama Polychrome - Ty...

Panama/

1600-1650 CE

Historic (Spanish Colo...

Earlier/Alternative Names

General Information

Panama Polychrome-Type B is distinguished from Panama Polychrome-Type A by the presence of lace-like or spider web-like designs. These designs were likely inspired by Talaveran designs and are similar to those found on Puebla Polychrome. To date only plate forms are known.


This description of Panama Polychrome - Type B comes from the Historical Archaeology Digital Ceramic Type Collection maintained by the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Detail Attributes

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Morphological Attributes

PLATE

Technological Attributes

Hard, compact brick-re...

Off-white backgroun...

Vessels  0

Break Photos  0

Petrographic Samples  0

Description

Hard, compact brick-red paste with sand tempering. Off-white background enamel that tends to have a yellowish or greenish-white cast. Blue lace-like designs and stylized floral elements are painted in light blue and light green with occasional yellow accents.

Associated Wares/Ware Families

Majolica


Associated Petrofabrics

Associated Kilns/Workshops

Bibliography

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  1. Kathleen Deagan. Artifacts of the Spanish Colonies of Florida and the Caribbean, 1500-1800. 1. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution, 1987

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