Sherd Item Number: Sa371 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey clay, ceramic sherd with a red slip; rectangular in shape; slightly widened at outturned lip. The surface has two, thick black lines painted on it in a partial square shape. The underside has a black band running across the bottom with traces of a second detailed at the edge.
History Of Use
Pre-Columbian Costa Rica was part of the transitional zone between the traditions of Meso America and South America. Influences from both areas are evident with the most powerful and extensive coming from the north, particularly for the Pacific area. This appears to be from a large vessel.
Cultural Context
pottery fragment
Item History
- Made in Costa Rica before 1522
- Owned by Frank Berry before February 10, 1978
- Received from Frank Berry (Donor) on February 10, 1978
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Frank Berry
- Received from
- Frank Berry (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Costa Rica
When
- Creation Date
- before 1522
- Ownership Date
- before February 10, 1978
- Acquisition Date
- on February 10, 1978
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0434/0022