Case

Item number Sf628 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.

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Description

Roughly conical hand-built ceramic case (part a) with a rectangular hole cut out near the base. A well fitting cover (part b) for the opening has holes in the corners matching holes on the vessel. The orange ware vessel has many small scale geometric designs of hooks and frets in lengthwise rows which are painted in black on a neutral slip base. One third of the surface, opposite to opening has no design. Nipple-like projections on base and tip of cone.

History Of Use

This relatively uncommon vessel is said to be a spindle case (p.c., Alan Sawyer), for which it is functionally well suited. The use of small geometric designs is an Ica stylistic trait which continues into the Late Horizon Inca Style on the south coast.

Narrative

Inca style, Late Horizon; 1476-1532 C.E.

Iconographic Meaning

The form of the vessel probably derives from a long gourd.

Item History

Made in Peru between 1476 and 1532
Collected between 1949 and 1966
Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name: Case
Identification Number: Sf628 a-b
Type of Item: case
Material: clay, paint and glaze
Manufacturing Technique: perforated, slipped, oxidation fired, cut, painted and polished
Overall: height 32.5 cm, diameter 7.7 cm