Tripod Bowl Item Number: 3529/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Circular tripod bowl with a wide mouth and globular body. Lip of opening is high and flares outward slightly. Sides of body are lobed; tops have a raised curve, bottoms flatten towards bowl base. Legs are oval-shaped and squat.

History Of Use

Possibly a bowl from the Chupicuaro culture?

Item History

What

Name
Tripod Bowl
Identification Number
3529/3
Type of Item
bowl
Material
clay
Overall
height 6.4 cm, diameter 9.5 cm

Who

Culture
Meso-American ?
Previous Owner
Joan Acosta
Received from
Joan Acosta (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Mexico

When

Ownership Date
before September 29, 2021
Acquisition Date
on September 29, 2021

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
poor
Accession Number
3529/0003