Jicote polychrome vessel, Gran Nicoya, Costa Rica, 1000-1400 AD, 33.4 x 20 cm.

Polychrome vessels

Material: Clay/Ceramic | Type: Containers/Vessels | Countries: Costa Rica

  • Period

    Prehispanic

  • Red List

    Red List – Central America and Mexico

Category

Polychrome vessels
Earthenware vessels painted with various colours, with geometric, human, animal, plant motifs and ancient writing.
© Dirk Bakker, Founders Society, Detroit Institute of Arts, United States of America