Jar Item Number: 2990/85 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Terracotta oval-bodied jar with orange and cream slip decoration and a human head in relief on the neck of the slightly flared spout. The ears on the head form the top of a lug on either side of the neck. There are three animals in pressed relief in a row on each side of the body. Above and between the row of animals on each side there is an orange painted pattern of diamond and square shapes. There is a small area of repair on the base, as well as on the front of the body along a crack near the third animal figure.
Narrative
This jar reflects the developing regional Wari style of the Napena and nearby Casma Valley.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 600 and 700
- Collected between 1950 and 1975
- Owned by Alan R. Sawyer
- Owned by Erika H. Sawyer before January 15, 2013
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer (Donor) on January 15, 2013
What
Who
- Culture
- Wari ?
- Previous Owner
- Alan R. Sawyer and Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from
- Erika H. Sawyer (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 600 and 700
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0085