View all examples of PANAMA POLYCHROME-TYPE B
Type Name: | PANAMA POLYCHROME-TYPE B |
Type Index: | MAJOLICA |
Production Origin: | PANAMA |
Date Range: | 1600-1650 |
Defining Attributes: |
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. |
Vessel Forms: |
PLATE |
Comments: | 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. |
Published Definitions: | Deagan 1987:91-92 |