Earspool Item Number: Sf551 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Sheet copper earspool with round flange and convex outer surface. The outer edge curves to form slight lip. The stem is a soldered and hollow tube, joined along one edge and at the top. A soldered ? base encloses the tube. There are textile impressions on outer surface of flange and base.

History Of Use

Ear spools are commonly found in Chimu Period sites.

Narrative

Chimu style, middle to Late Intermediate Period; 750-1476 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru between 750 and 1476
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Earspool
Identification Number
Sf551
Type of Item
ear spool
Material
copper metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered and soldered ?
Overall
height 2.7 cm, diameter 5.5 cm

Who

Culture
Andes
Previous Owner
Anonymous
Received from
Anonymous (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Peru

When

Creation Date
between 750 and 1476
Collection Date
between 1949 and 1966
Ownership Date
before May 4, 1981
Acquisition Date
on May 4, 1981

Other

Item Classes
metalwork
Condition
poor
Accession Number
0711/0054 a