Vessel Item Number: H1.211 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rounded black-ware clay pot with a tall, narrow, tubular spot rising from the top--a large decorative parrot sits in front of the spout. Encircling the top half of the pot are four panels, each with fish and dot designs in relief.
History Of Use
Stirrup spout jar for holding beer or water
Item History
- Made in Peru between 900 and 1476
- Collected during 1905
- Owned by L. Y. Ashton before September 14, 1959
- Received from L. Y. Ashton (Seller), H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Unknown (Funding source) on September 14, 1959
What
Who
- Culture
- Chimu
- Previous Owner
- L. Y. Ashton
- Received from
- L. Y. Ashton (Seller), H. R. MacMillan (Funding source) and Unknown (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Peru
When
- Creation Date
- between 900 and 1476
- Collection Date
- during 1905
- Ownership Date
- before September 14, 1959
- Acquisition Date
- on September 14, 1959
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 89
- Accession Number
- 0013/0005