Figure Item Number: 2990/27 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Terracotta cream-grey fish form container. Opening on back (lid is part b). Burnished surface. Circular and perforated eyes in high relief. Incised nostrils and mouth. Two pectoral and two anal fins. One small hole close to right eye and the other close to caudal fin. Unpainted belly. Rectangular cream-grey lid (includes dorsal fin) fits over aperture on back with holes for binding in place. Complete.
Item History
- Made in Piura, 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
- Piura, 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
- 2990/0027 a-b