Model Pot Item Number: 2990/564 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Model pot or dipper with long horizontal conical handle. Modelled manufacture.
History Of Use
Model corn toaster (canchero) used as a grave offering.
Narrative
From a Chau Valley grave lot. Form introduced from the south, at the end of the Cupisnique period
Item History
- Made in La Libertad, Peru between 901 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
- La Libertad, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 901 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
- 2990/0564