Jar

MOA: University of British Columbia

3083/5

Clay vessel is round in front view, thick and flat in profile. Neck is squat and bulbous, with a tall rim flaring widely atop it and two small loop side handles connecting to shoulder. Neck and rim are painted dark brown and handles are decorated with brown lines. Body has light yellow-white slip. Well preserved and worn.


  • Type of Item jar
  • Culture Chancay
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 17.9 cm, width 13.5 cm, depth 10.0 cm (overall)

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

  • Made in Lima

  • Creation Date between 1000 and 1476
  • Ownership Date before October 29, 2014
  • Acquisition Date on October 29, 2014

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3083/0005