Bowl

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/100

Modified hemispherical greyware bowl decorated on the exterior sides with vertical serpentine motifs in alternating orange-red and cream-coloured paints. The bowl has been completely broken and reconstructed, and there are some small pieces missing.

  • Specific Techniques

    The decoration was done in post-fire paints without outlining incisions.


  • Type of Item bowl
  • Culture Chavin, Paracas
  • Material clay, paint, adhesive
  • Measurements height 9.5 cm, diameter 22.2 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 poor
  • Accession Number 2990/0100