Chiriqui Tripod Pottery Vessel quimbaya Cloak pins of this type

Cloak pins of this type were used for securing garments or adorning hairstyles

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

Clothing in the Viking Age

or ritual libations

Accession Number: 67

Chiriqui Tripod Pottery Vessel quimbaya Cloak pins of this typePre 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