Vessel Item Number: H1.207 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Vessel made from a red and cream-coloured slip over red clay. Vessel is shaped like a priest with headdress and large ear spools carrying a bag over his shoulder. Arising from the top of the figure's head, the mouth of the vessel is circular and flared.
History Of Use
Container for water to be placed at a sanctuary (Huaca).
Item History
- Made in Huacho, Lima, Peru between 500 and 700
- Owned by Berkeley Galleries Ltd. before March 1960
- Received from Berkeley Galleries Ltd. (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during March 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Moche
- Previous Owner
- Berkeley Galleries Ltd.
- Received from
- Berkeley Galleries Ltd. (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Huacho, Lima, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 500 and 700
- Ownership Date
- before March 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during March 1960
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 89
- Accession Number
- 0023/0004