Vessel Item Number: 3359/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Brown-red clay vessel in the shape of an animal. Animal has two rounded ears, wide nose, parted lips, a short tail and four legs. Legs at the front are folded underneath the body and the two back legs are bent. Entire body of animal covered in spots. Spots and legs are done in high relief. Round spout on top of animal, in the centre of the vessel. Flat loop handle extending from back of animal to back of round spout. Base of vessel is slightly rounded.

Narrative

The donor was born in Peru. While she was living in Peru a friend gave her this pottery (3359/1-4). When she moved to Canada in the '70s she brought the pieces with her.