Fragment: Bottle Item Number: 2990/202 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Grey-brown molded bottle fragment with a slightly rounded base. Brown area divided by central whisker and diagonal bands at each side with geometric serpentine band at centre, 0.8 cm reed stamp circles in inter­spaces. Brown-red triangular ears at end of brow band, two "eye of god" motifs. Central whisker below mouth, and forelegs to each side with a dotted square. Burnished surface. Breakage repaired.

Item History

What

Name
Fragment: Bottle
Identification Number
2990/202
Type of Item
bottle
Material
adhesive, clay and paint
Overall
height 11.6 cm, width 19.0 cm, depth 16.5 cm

Who

Culture
Paracas
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
Teojate, Ica, Peru

When

Creation Date
between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
Collection Date
between 1950 and 1975
Ownership Date
before January 15, 2013
Acquisition Date
on January 15, 2013

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
poor
Accession Number
2990/0202