Illustrations of Artifact Categories Subject to U.S. Import Restriction
El Salvador - Nicoya Polychrome Pedestal Vase
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Nicoya Polychrome Pedestal  Vase
Type of Object: Vessel
Materials: Ceramic
Measurements: 15 to 30 cm. in height.
Date or Period: Post Classic
Maker: Nicoya
Designated List Section: 3A Polychrome Vessels - Nicoya
Date of Import Restriction: 03/10/1995
Photograph: Federico Trujillo
Copyright: Banco Agricola Comercial de El Salvador
 
Description of Designated List Category Subject to Import Restrictions:
Hemispherical bowls, bowls with rounded to almost flat bases and flaring walls (these may have three hollow cylindrical or conical supports with effigy decoration as an option, often in the form of bird heads), cylindrical vases with ring bases, and jars. Red, black, and yellow paint was applied over a very smooth white slip with a "soapy" texture. Usually over half the vessel was left white. Designs include registers with geometric designs, human figures, and others. Rare vessels may have unusual forms and appendages.
Keywords:
ceramic, container, jar, painted pottery, polychrome, pottery, vessel,

 


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