Jug Item Number: 2738/76 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Clay vessel or jug in the shape of a musician playing a horn-like musical instrument. Small round opening at the top of the hat is a spout for pouring chicha. Figure's cream trousers, shirt and hat, brown shoes, jacket and eyes have been painted over a light brown clay.
History Of Use
For chicha, a fermented beverage made from maize.
Item History
- Made in Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru during 1975
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before May 1, 2009
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on May 1, 2009
What
Who
- Culture
- Peruvian
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Quinua, Ayacucho, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- during 1975
- Ownership Date
- before May 1, 2009
- Acquisition Date
- on May 1, 2009
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 89
- Accession Number
- 2738/0076