Bottle Item Number: 2990/400 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Miniature human effigy bottle with flat base, tubular spout and bridge handle. Open spout with strap handle to head. Vertically banded face, body incised on vessel with arms raised, rattle in right hand, and darts near left. Small similar figure incised at back. Traces of red and yellow paints. Unbroken.
Item History
- Made in Ocucaje, Ica, Peru between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- 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
- 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
- Ocucaje, 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
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0400