Jar Item Number: 2990/359 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Head neck effigy jar with side handle, flaring rim and flat base. Arm hold a flute; face has pierced eyes and mouth. Zoomorphic decoration on handle. Terracotta with red-brown and black stepped band motifs on cream ground. Lower body area undecorated. Molded and modeled technique. Breakage repaired.
Narrative
Style shows transition to Chancay culture.
Item History
- Made in Chancay, Lima, Peru between 800 and 1200
- 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
- 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
- Chancay, Lima, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 800 and 1200
- 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
- 2990/0359