Large, dark brown, cylindrical mortar. The exterior surface is carved in low relief with a geometric pattern consisting of two trifoliate motifs on opposite sides of the bowl, with two vertical linear motifs arranged evenly between. These motifs extend from below the lip of the bowl to the base. In between each motif there are three horizontal bands carved just below the flanged lip of the rim. Both exterior and interior surfaces are pitted overall, with exception of the smooth areas where the bowl has been repaired and in-filled around the base and on the sides.

• Narrative

  The Early Horizon style pre-dates the arrival of the Chavin influence on the North Coast. A similar mortar was found in a dedicatory burial at Punkari in the Napena Valley.

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• Type of Item mortar
• Culture Andes
• Material stone, plaster
• Measurements height 18.0 cm, diameter 23.5 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
• Received from Erika H. Sawyer

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• Made in Peru

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• Creation Date between 1501 BCE and 901 BCE
• Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
• Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
• Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013

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• Condition fair
• Accession Number 2990/0003