Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/99

Modified hemispherical greyware bowl with a beveled lip and broad line cross-hatched incised decoration on the exterior sides. There is a thin crack on one side, beginning at the lip and extending down the side.

  • Narrative

    The unpolished surface of the bowl suggests it was painted at one time.


  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Chavin, Paracas
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 7.5 cm, diameter 17.3 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Teojate

  • 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

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0099