Plaque Item Number: Sf558 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A square plaque of metal with an incised design of a zoomorphic creature with some bird characteristics in profile. One wing/forearm is extended. The feet and crest on the head are rendered as step triangles. There is a series of lines from the back of the head around the tail. The bill is rendered as two opposing hooks. The plaque has two suspension holes in the upper corners.
Narrative
Gilding does not appear to be pre-colonial in technique; after 1532?
Item History
What
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 1532 and 1700
- Collection Date
- between 1949 and 1966
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0711/0060