Bottle Item Number: 2990/292 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Double spout bottle with flat base and bridge handle. Design of two bird warriors in high relief with a headdress with an arrow motif on top and both bird warriors holding a rope with their beaks. Molded technique; polished surface. Unbroken.
Narrative
The vessel form appears to be Wari-derived, but the subject matter appears to be Moche, except for the pineapple maces held by the warriors.
Item History
- Made in 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
- Wari and 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
- 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
- 2990/0292