Small stirrup spout jar. Vessel is a rounded cube with curved bottom. Top is enclosed and has a stirrup shaped handle consisting of a narrow spout at back, human-like head at front, and wide, curved bridge connecting the two. The head has a painted face with protruding nose and brown hair with a grey headband. The body is covered in a painted cloak, intricately decorated at back with a sea creature motif, and at sides with black and white checks. The front is a tan square edged with tan, orange and grey motifs. A pendant is painted at top centre.

• Narrative

  Collected by Mavis Balshaw while living near Paracas, Peru, c. 1968.

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• Type of Item pot
• Culture Paracas
• Material clay, paint
• Measurements height 19.0 cm, width 14.0 cm, depth 13.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Mavis Balshaw, Sheila Petrie
• Received from Sheila Petrie

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• Made in Ica

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• Creation Date between 901 BCE and 101 BCE
• Ownership Date before May 9, 2014
• Acquisition Date on May 9, 2014

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• Item Classes ceramics
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3060/0018