Bottle Item Number: 2990/355 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Stirrup tubular spout bottle with flaring rim and flat base. Polished terracotta. Red-brown painted design on cream background. Starfish on each side with circle in the middle of body, line axial with stirrup. Cream slip shades to light orange due to uneven firing. "Moche II" spouts style. Molded manufacture. Unbroken.
Item History
- Made in Peru between 101 BCE and 800
- 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
- Moche
- 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 101 BCE and 800
- 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
- 2990/0355