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 |