Jar Item Number: 2990/438 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Shark modeled effigy jar with wide-tubular spout on top. Body has black painted dots on cream background, brown belly and cream dots on red-brown band at rim. Incised decoration of five gill slits at both sides of body, eyes, nostrils and mouth. In relief dorsal, pectoral, pelvic and anal fin. Breakage repaired.
Item History
- Made in Lima, Peru between 800 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
- Lima, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 800 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0438