Bowl Item Number: Sf652 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Silver, undecorated metal bowl with curving sides and flattened rim. Exterior surface has a brassy iridescence on one side, and mottled black overall.

Narrative

Chimu-Inca Style, Late Intermediate Period or Late Horizon; 1300-1532 C.E.

Item History

  • Made in Peru between 1300 and 1532
  • Collected between 1949 and 1966
  • Owned by Anonymous before May 4, 1981
  • Received from Anonymous (Donor) on May 4, 1981

What

Name
Bowl
Identification Number
Sf652
Type of Item
bowl
Material
silver alloy metal ?
Manufacturing Technique
cast
Overall
height 7.0 cm, diameter 15.0 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 1300 and 1532
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
0711/0154