Chiriqui Tripod Pottery Vessel quimbaya britishmuseum

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filling a global demand gap created by the Ming dynasty’s export ban (1371–1509)

these ceramics stand as a testament to the diverse and dynamic nature of Ming dynasty porcelain production

related closely to the Yali

or ritual libations

Chiriqui Tripod Pottery Vessel quimbaya britishmuseumPre Columbian Era, Chiriqu Phase, c. 1000 1550 AD, Chiriqu Region, Panama, Mesoamerica An exquisite and highly rare example of Chiriqu Phase tripod pottery, crafted in the Tarrago Biscuit traditiona superior ceramic type known for its light buff, homogenous paste, fine grained sandpaper like texture, and exceptionally thin walls. Also referred to as San Miguel Biscuit, Armadillo Ware, or simply Biscuit Ware, this style represents the classic period of