Jug Item Number: 2862/26 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Jug used for pouring chicha. The vessel has a bulbous body that rests atop a simple round foot. The shoulder is decorated with 3 flower embellishments. The neck is sculpted into a human-like figure with protruding legs and protruding arms, one of which is holding a mug. The arms appear to be singed. Figure wears a pronounced coat and scarf, with ends of scarf carved as fringes. The face is small with large round protrusions in place of the ears. The top of the head is hollow and serves as the lip of the jug. A handle is connected to the jug at shoulder and figure’s lower back.