Single Spout Bottle Item Number: 2990/87 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small terracotta bottle with a human face modeled in relief on the neck, a strap handle, and polychrome slip decoration. The rim above the face flares out slightly, and the body is an ovoid shape. The majority of the face is painted dark red, as is the shoulder of the jar, where there is a double panel of painted dots and "S" shapes on the front. The strap handle at the back of the jar has a chevron panel of painted decoration.
Narrative
This object is from a grave lot from the Napena Valley. The Middle Horizon style of the Napena Valley was characterized by dark red ground and cream motifs with central black dots and lines.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 600 and 1200
- 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 1200
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0087