Amphibian Tripod Ceramic Jar

Amphibian Tripod Ceramic Jar

It is a three legged ceramic jar, made around 500 to 800 AD. This ceramic style features hollow three legged pottery jars, decorated with shaping and carving techniques. Especially, it showcases the shaping of human and animal forms, possibly representing a certain type of amphibian and reptile. The discovery of this ceramic style indicates a connection between the Gran Chiriqu í region and the Gran Cocl é region, as Cubit á and Conte style ceramics related to it have been found in the background of Gran Chiriqu í.
Ceramic containers in animal form - Bonn Collection in the Americas

Ceramic containers in animal form - Bonn Collection in the Americas

It is a type of pottery with animal characteristics, usually designed in the shape of animals or decorated with animal images. It is a work from the Bonn Collection in the Americas, which is a circular expansion casting container with angled spout connected in a stirrup shape. It was painted in colorful colors. The eye area, as well as the nose and ears in animal form, were depicted in detail and painted with additional eye and facial decorations. The origin is unknown, but it is collected in Teddy Hahn's collection. Not only does it have practical functions, but it also reflects the artistic aesthetics and cultural characteristics of ancient civilization.