Bowl Item Number: 2990/637 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Gourd bowl with four pyro-engraved birds with rounded eyes and geometric designs on wings and tails; stems of peppers and flowers between birds. Ancient crack with repair holes and sewing in place near rim. Breakage not restored.
Item History
- Made in Ica, Peru between 101 BCE and 400
- 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
- Name
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- 2990/637
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- gourd fruit
- Overall
- height 6.4 cm, diameter 11.2 cm
Who
- Culture
- Nasca
- 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
- Ica, Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 101 BCE and 400
- Collection Date
- between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date
- before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date
- on January 15, 2013
Other
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2990/0637