Pot Item Number: 2847/99 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Terracotta pot with three legs. A small mouth widens into a bulbous body with a rounded bottom. The neck is painted with three encircling rings of pattern showing interlocking colour blocks, lines and circles. Elaborate creatures are painted on the body. The three legs of the pot are circular and hollow with an oblong slash cut into each, through which you can see a small clay ball that rattles when the object is moved.
Item History
- Made in Guanacaste, Costa Rica between 1 and 1200
- Owned by Frank Jirik and Elisabeth Jirik before July 6, 2010
- Received from Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor) on July 6, 2010
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Frank Jirik and Elisabeth Jirik
- Received from
- Elisabeth Jirik (Donor) and Frank Jirik (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guanacaste, Costa Rica
When
- Creation Date
- between 1 and 1200
- Ownership Date
- before July 6, 2010
- Acquisition Date
- on July 6, 2010
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2847/0099