Bottle Item Number: 2990/430 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Feline effigy burnished bottle with single conical spout, strap handle and bridge handle. Terracotta with negative circular spots on body. Bulging eyes and nose, prominent four fangs, tongue up; four fingers in front hooves and three in posterior. Tail has band of negative decoration. Breakage restored.
Item History
- Made in Ayabaca, 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
- Ayabaca, 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
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2990/0430