Bottle Item Number: 2990/356 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Bird effigy bottle with single conical spout, tubular rim and strap handle. Terracotta with geometrical negative décor and cream slip around eyes. Twelve vents in whistle head, prominent beak, and eyes in high relief. Black, cream and red-brown paint. Molded and modeled technique; burnished surface. Breakage repaired.
Item History
- Made in 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
- 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
- 2990/0356