Bottle Item Number: 2990/614 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Monkey effigy terracotta bottle with single conical spout, strap handle in horizontal position and slightly flat base. Monkey head with projecting brow, pierced circular ears, eyes and nose. Applied arms and genitals to the front. Broken and repaired.
Item History
- Made in La Libertad, Peru between 401 BCE and 200
- 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
- Viru
- 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
- La Libertad, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 401 BCE and 200
- 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
- 2990/0614