Vessel

MOA: University of British Columbia

3083/2

Clay pot in the shape of a woman. Figure lies on her back, legs bent and raised, hands behind thighs. A stirrup spout rises from stomach and pelvis. The figure has a detailed face with shoulder length hair painted on light brown. She is wearing a headband around her brown in a repeating series of triangle and step motifs. Well preserved.


  • Type of Item vessel
  • Culture Moche
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 16.7 cm, width 12.0 cm, depth 22.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Wendy Thurston, Anne Lyons
  • Received from Wendy Thurston, Anne Lyons

  • Made in Peru

  • Creation Date between 200 and 600
  • Ownership Date before October 29, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on October 29, 2014

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3083/0002