Bottle Spout

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/12

Spout figurine broken off of gray-black bottle. Figure holding flute to his mouth. Dotted reed stamp circles for eyes and in headband; whistle at back. Nose ornament, nose and headdress band; vestige of one leg. Modeled technique. Incomplete.

  • Narrative

    Style derived from the Salinar culture at the end of the Early Horizon.


  • Type of Item spout
  • Culture Tembladera
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 8.1 cm, width 6.1 cm, depth 6.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 501 BCE and 201 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 2990/0012