Plaque Item Number: Sf587 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Incomplete plaque with repousse eyes and rows of dots with cut-out geometric shapes inside the body. Two paw-like feet to one side. Gilded surface.

Iconographic Meaning

Bird monster shape

Narrative

Vicus style, Early Intermediate Period; 300 B.C.E.-600 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru between 301 BCE and 600
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Plaque
Identification Number
Sf587
Type of Item
plaque
Material
gold metal, silver metal ? and copper metal
Manufacturing Technique
hammered, cut, repousse and gilded
Overall
height 0.3 cm, width 12.2 cm, depth 7.7 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 301 BCE and 600
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
0711/0089